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Unpacking the Origins of 'By the Skin of Your Teeth'
This chapter explores the origins of the idiom 'by the skin of your teeth,' tracing its roots back to the Book of Job. The speakers illustrate its transition over time, particularly its association with narrow escapes as highlighted in a 1940s play.
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