win by a neck
win (something) by a neck
To succeed or defeat someone in something by only a very narrow margin. Making huge gains during the final lap, the underdog rookie managed to overtake the reigning champion and win the race by a neck. We only won by a neck, but at least we got the conviction we were looking for.
See also: by, neck, win
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
win by a neck
succeed by a small margin.See also: by, neck, win
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- win (something) by a hair
- win (something) by a neck
- win (something) by a nose
- win (something) by a whisker
- win by a nose
- edge out
- triumph over
- triumph over (one)
- lap over
- on a promise