hang by the eyelids
hang by the eyelids
To have a loose grip on something. Can be used either literally or figuratively. For the tug-of-war, don't just hang by the eyelids, gentlemen! Really get a secure grip on the rope and keep a strong stance! I currently have a D in this class, but I'm just hanging by the eyelids—I really need to get a tutor.
See also: by, eyelid, hang
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- cooee
- die from (something)
- chase away
- detach
- detach (someone or something) from (someone or something)
- detach from
- detached
- hold the stage
- in reach
- hack to