In a very precarious or dangerous situation; on the verge of collapse or disaster.
岌岌山高陡峭，就要倒下的样子。形容非常危险，快要倾覆或灭亡。
《孟子·万章下》于斯是也，天下殆哉，岌岌乎！”
The company was in a precarious financial position, teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.
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