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by the skin of one's teeth in Swedish

by the skin of one's teeth in Swedish is förskräckelse, på håret.

by the skin of one's teeth in Swedish

förskräckelse

(idiomatic) Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.

på håret

(idiomatic) Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "by the skin of one's teeth" in Swedish?

"by the skin of one's teeth" in Swedish is förskräckelse, på håret.

Are there other ways to say "by the skin of one's teeth" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "by the skin of one's teeth": förskräckelse, på håret.

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