命悬一线 A very dramatic way of saying that ones life is in grave danger literally

Relation Nicknames

玩命关头 [wán mìng guān tóu]
Lifeanddeath crisis or literally as playing with life on stake This phrase implies a dangerous situation ...
生死存亡 [shēng sĭ cún wáng]
This phrase describes a critical situation of life and death often used in moments of extreme danger ...
生命垂危 [shēng mìng chuí wēi]
Literally means Life in Danger This name could be used for dramatic effect expressing how the user ...
险情 [xiăn qíng]
Means emergency or hazardous situation suggesting danger or critical circumstances one might ...