SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CGL - 18 July 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

By the skin of your teeth

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Just barely.

This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone narrowly avoids failure or disaster.

It implies that the person's success or survival was achieved with very little margin.