Значение идиомы within an ace of

[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly.

Tim came within an aceof losing the election.

John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water.

Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH.


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Значение идиомы within an ace of