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Hanging Fire
Definition:
noun
- Delay or suspense in taking action or making a decision.
- When a firearm fails to ignite or discharge the round after the trigger has been pulled.
- The act or process of suspending or postponing something.
Examples:
Noun:
- The company's board meeting ended in hanging fire as they couldn't reach a unanimous decision.
- The negotiations with the union are hanging fire, causing a delay in the project's progress.
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adjective
- Referring to a situation or issue that is unresolved or uncertain.
- Referring to a feeling of doubt, anxiety, or unease.
Examples:
Adjective:
- The employees were in a state of hanging fire as they awaited the announcement of the layoffs.
- She had a hanging fire feeling about her upcoming presentation, unsure of how it would be received.
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verb
- To postpone or delay taking action or making a decision.
- To delay or defer a process or event.
Examples:
Verb:
- The company decided to hanging fire the product launch due to unfavorable market conditions.
- We should hanging fire the meeting until all stakeholders can attend.
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idiom
- To be in a precarious or dangerous situation.
- To have a plan or action that may fail or lead to negative consequences.
Examples:
Idiom:
- The climbers found themselves hanging fire on the icy mountain ledge, waiting for rescue.
- Investing all your money in a single stock is like hanging fire and can be risky.
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