by a nose
US /baɪ ə noʊz/
UK /baɪ ə noʊz/

1.
tipis, nyaris
by a very small amount; narrowly
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He won the race by a nose.
Dia memenangkan perlombaan tipis.
•
We finished the project on time, but only by a nose.
Kami menyelesaikan proyek tepat waktu, tapi hanya tipis.