Meaning of the word "by the skin of your teeth" in English
What does "by the skin of your teeth" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
by the skin of your teeth
US /baɪ ðə skɪn əv jʊər tiθ/
UK /baɪ ðə skɪn əv jʊər tiθ/
Idiom
1.
only just succeed in doing something
Example:
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He escaped the accident by the skin of his teeth.
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We won the game by the skin of our teeth.
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