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Q · Idioms and Phrases medium · 45s
Directions: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase. By the skin of one's teeth
TopicIdioms and Phrases
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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“By the skin of one's teeth” means just barely or narrowly. Example: He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
Final Answer: Option B - Very narrowly or barely