In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence. The crew member managed to survive by the skin of his teeth.?

To win something by a large margin
To forget something important
Just barely able to do something
To wish to defeat someone badly

LohaHridoy

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2025-01-04 04:42

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AhmedNazir

Option 3 : Just barely able to do something

The phrase 'By the skin of one's teeth' means just barely be able to do or reach something. (As barely as the thin skin of the teeth covers the teeth).

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

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