Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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The thief managed to escape by the skin of his teeth.
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- by running very fast
- by getting help from his friend
- by the narrowest margin
- by disguising himself
Correct Option: C
By the skin of your teeth : If you do something by the skin of your teeth, you only just manage to do it.
● He escaped defeat by the skin of his teeth. The best option is by the narrowest margin.
