by the skin of one's teeth片语

片语

1. 1

   勉强、仅以毫厘之差、险险地口语

   He passed the final exam by the skin of his teeth.

   他勉强通过了期末考试。

2. 2

   差一点就没能、九死一生地

   They escaped the burning building by the skin of their teeth.

   他们差一点就没能逃出那栋燃烧的大楼。