by a neck
by a neck
By an extremely short or slim margin (of distance, time, or another measure). The race was close till the very end, but Sally won it by a neck. They're just about to close the gates! It looks like we made the flight by a neck.
See also: by, neck
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
by a ˈneck
if a person or an animal wins a race by a neck, they win it by a short distance: The final was very close, with Molina finally winning by a neck.See also: by, neck
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- too close for comfort
- come to a close
- too close to call
- close by
- close to (one's) heart
- close to your heart
- be close to the mark
- be close to/near the mark
- close as two coats of paint
- (as) close as two coats of paint