“By a hair”

Definition

By a very small amount.

Examples

Examples

“We missed the target by a hair.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "By a hair" mean?
"By a hair" means by a very small amount..
How do you use "By a hair" in a sentence?
Example: "We missed the target by a hair."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "By a hair"?
На волосок, с минимальной разницей. / Շատ փոքր տարբերությամբ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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