Meaning of 'Within a whisker'
What does the saying 'Within a whisker' mean?
Idiom: Within a whisker
Meaning:
If you come within a whisker of doing something, you very nearly manage to do it but don't succeed.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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