What is meant by the expression 'By the skin of your teeth'?
- A. Only just barely succeeding at something ✓
- B. Practical, sensible, and unpretentious
- C. To get married
- D. To risk everything on the success of a single plan or venture
Correct answer
A. Only just barely succeeding at something
Explanation
'By the skin of your teeth' means only just barely succeeding at something.