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by the skin of one’s teeth

Idiom Safety

Meaning

To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.

Example Sentences

"I passed the exam by the skin of my teeth."

Related Expressions

the dawn of a new day

a new beginning filled with hope

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feeling ill or unwell

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to influence the outcome of a situation

tempt fate

to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck

go in one ear and out the other

to hear something but quickly forget it

chew someone out

to angrily scold or criticize someone