Ἐκ τριχὸς κρέμαται
it is hanging by a hair
Translated by David Whitehead14 May 2003Vetting: high3 revisions
Translation
A proverb in reference to those taking excessive risks.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Ἐκ τριχὸς κρέμαται· παροιμία ἐπὶ τῶν σφόδρα κινδυνευόντων.
Betacode
*)ek trixo\s kre/matai: paroimi/a e)pi\ tw=n sfo/dra kinduneuo/ntwn.
Notes
- Zenobius 3.47, etc.