Wiktionary:Word of the day/2021/April 28

edit · refresh · view Word of the day for April 28

within an inch of one's life prepositional phrase

To a point where one is at great risk of death; or (figuratively, hyperbolic) of severe danger or trouble. (figuratively, hyperbolic) Almost as much as possible; to an extreme extent. Today is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which is recognized by the United Nations to promote awareness about work-related accidents and diseases.

← yesterday | About Word of the Day • Nominate a word • Leave feedback | tomorrow →