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- This expression is originated from some ancient Hebrew idioms appear in modern English. In bible – Book of Job (19:20), Job says, “I have escaped with the skin of my teeth”. However, our teeth don’t have any skin, but quite thin coated film exists (can be seen only by microscope) when we wake up. Similarly, when we literally get escaped from a dangerous situation or happening, this interval could be resembled with that thin film of teeth. We cannot estimate or notice that interval, but we can symbolize it.
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Submitted on February 25, 2019
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bone in her teethCall Your Bluffby the skin of one's teethchoose your battlesbreak out of your shellcan I use your phoneChip on Your ShoulderBorn With a Silver Spoon in Your Mouthcomfortable in one's own skinclear your consciencecheck your attitude (at the door)Blow Your Own Hornbox your earscheck your ego at the door!
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