expression/a proverb has been underlined – followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/proverb. He finished the race by the skin of his teeth .
AWith easeCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
BJust barelyCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
CWith a lot of effortCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
DWithout any effortCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
Explanation: "By the skin of his teeth" means narrowly or just barely succeeding.