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
Seffora	-	Biblical Latin
Sofiya	sah-FEE-yah (Russian)	Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian
Swithun	-	History
Ludis	-	Latvian
Regena	-	English
Ann	[æn]