by the skin of one's teeth

phr

• ① 【口】勉勉强强地;间不容发地;侥幸地;恰好,刚巧
  • I passed the examination by the skin of my teeth.我勉勉强强通过考试。
  • He escaped by the skin of his teeth.他幸免于难。
  • He escaped by the skin of his teeth.他刚好逃脱。