How is the word napilt translated from Estonian to English

English translation
by the skin of my teeth
phrase

Vaevu, peaaegu ilma varuta.

Only just, with almost no margin left.

Examples with “napilt”

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  • Sain napilt läbi. — I passed by the skin of my teeth.

  • Jõudsime lennule napilt. — We caught the flight by the skin of our teeth.

  • Ta pidas töökoha napilt alles. — He kept the job by the skin of his teeth.

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