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Question

In each of the following questions, an idiomatic

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 .

A With ease

B Just barely

C With a lot of effort

D Without any effort

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