Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The ball missed the wicket by a whisker.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. by a small margin.
Idiom: by a whisker
Meaning: By a very small amount or distance; almost
Example: The car avoided the accident by a whisker.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.