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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 .
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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 .

    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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