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come within an ace of

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come within an ace of something

to come very close to [doing] something. I came within an ace of leaving school. I'm glad you talked me out of it. Donna came within an ace of having an accident.

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come within an ace of something/doing something

to almost achieve something Linford Christie came within an ace of the world indoor record for the 100m last night.

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