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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Mattia	maht-TEE-ah	Italian
Berhanu	-	Eastern African, Amharic
Harriet	HER-ee-ət, HAR-ee-ət	English
Astles	['æslz]
Melita	-	Various
Jo	[dʒəu]