by the skin of (one's) teeth



by the skin of (one's) teeth

Barely. Often used to describe something that almost didn't happen. Oh man, my car wouldn't start this morning—I just made it here by the skin of my teeth!
See also: of, skin, teeth

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ionathan-Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Tugay-Turkish
Kay (1)KAYEnglish
Dubravka-Croatian, Serbian
Ziad-Arabic
Ji-Youngjee-yungKorean