ONE PHRASE, IN CONTEXT
by the skin of one's teeth
勉强地；差一点就失败
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读懂它，也学会这样说。
01勉强地；差一点就失败
非正式。常用于刚及格、险些错过或勉强逃脱。
IN A SENTENCE
I passed that exam by the skin of my teeth.
那场考试我勉强及格。
"Did you make the flight?" "By the skin of my teeth. They were closing the door."
“你赶上飞机了吗？”“勉强赶上，他们都在关门了。”