By the skin of one’s teeth A. Hardly B. In time C. Hurriedly D. Only just

The correct answer is: Only just.

The phrase “by the skin of one’s teeth” means “only just, by a very small margin.” It is often used to describe a

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately convey the meaning of the phrase.

• Hardly means “with great difficulty or effort.”
• In time means “before the deadline or before something happens.”
• Hurriedly means “in a quick and careless way.”

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