By the skin of one's teeth

Maksud bahasa Inggeris:

1. Barely. Often used to describe something that almost didn't happen.
2. Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster.
3. By the smallest margin.

Maksud bahasa Melayu:

1. Nyaris-nyaris.
2. Hampir-hampir (maut atau terlibat dalam sesuatu bencana).
3. Terlambat sedikit sahaja.

Ungkapan terdekat:

1. Within an ace of...
 
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