| 释义 |
within a whisker of something within a whisker of (something)Very close to something. I swear the car came within a whisker of hitting the train, but stopped at the last second. I came within a whisker of winning that race, but I guess I'll have to settle for second place.See also: of, whisker, withinwithin a whisker of something If something is within a whisker of a particular amount, it is almost that amount. The price of gold is now within a whisker of $330 an ounce.See also: of, something, whisker, within |