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Idioms and phrases · Question 147 of 180

Question 147

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.

Ravi passed the exam BY THE SKIN OF HIS TEETH: he got just the pass mark.

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. By the skin of your teeth means only just, by the smallest margin.

Worth noting

Easily and with high marks are the opposite of "just the pass mark".

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The meaning of the idiom "by the skin of one's teeth"
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