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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. The youth involved in the accident escaped by the skin of his teeth .
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The youth involved in the accident escaped by the skin of his teeth .

A.

Very arrogant

B.

Deficiency of funds

C.

Always taking calculated decisions

D.

Barely managed to escape

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Idiom: by the skin of one’s teeth – to narrowly escape or succeed, just barely. (बाल-बाल बचना)
Example: He passed the driving test by the skin of his teeth.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Close shave – Narrow escape.
· Hang by a thread – To be in a very risky situation.
· Touch and go – Very uncertain or risky outcome.

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