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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

get out of hand

to become difficult to control

reboot your life

to start over or make a fresh beginning

map out

to plan something in detail

bite someone's head off

to respond angrily or sharply to someone

The best things in life are worth waiting for

The most valuable things take time and effort to achieve.

see the bigger picture

to understand the full scope of a situation or problem