win by a hair's breadth
win by a hair's breadth
To win (something) by an extremely short distance or slim margin. A noun or pronoun can be used between "win" and "by." The underdogs won by a hair's breadth, with a last-minute field goal pushing them ahead 21–20. The race was neck and neck till the very end, but Sally won it by a hair's breadth.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.