Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
by-the-skin-of-ones-teeth
idiom
/baɪ ðə skɪn əv wʌnz tiːθ/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a narrow escape from failure or disaster.
Examples
- She passed the exam by the skin of her teeth, just managing to meet the minimum passing score.
- They escaped the accident by the skin of their teeth when they swerved just in time.
Meaning
The expression indicates that a person barely managed to succeed or avoid a dangerous situation, suggesting a close call.
Synonyms
- barely
- just in time
- by the narrowest margin
