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by the skin of one's teeth

/baɪ ðə skɪn əv wʌnz tiθ/ /baɪ ðə skɪn əv wɒnz tiːθ/
idiom
Idiom
  1. 1 kıl payı, zar zor

Definition (English)

To succeed or escape by a very narrow margin.

Example Sentences

  1. He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
    Sınavı kıl payı geçti.
  2. We escaped the accident by the skin of our teeth.
    Kazadan kıl payı kurtulduk.

Synonyms

narrowlybarelyonly justby a hair

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