by the skin of one's teeth in French
by the skin of one's teeth in French is de justesse, d’un poil, par la peau des dents.
by the skin of one's teeth in French
de justesse
(idiomatic) Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.
d’un poil
(idiomatic) Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.
par la peau des dents
(idiomatic) Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.
par le chas de l'aiguille
(idiomatic) Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.
à fleur de corde
(idiomatic) Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.
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What is "by the skin of one's teeth" in French?
"by the skin of one's teeth" in French is de justesse, d’un poil, par la peau des dents.
Are there other ways to say "by the skin of one's teeth" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "by the skin of one's teeth": de justesse, d’un poil, par la peau des dents, par le chas de l'aiguille, à fleur de corde.
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