| 词组 | come within an ace of doing something |
| 释义 | Idiom come within an inch of doing something and come within an ace of doing something Theme: ALMOST almost to do something; to come very close to doing something. (The reference to distance is usually metaphorical)I came within an inch of going into the Army.I came within an inch of falling off the roof.She came within an ace of buying the house. Idiom come within an ace of doing somethingcome within an ace of (something/doing something) to almost achieve something.Linford Christie came within an ace of the world indoor record for the 100m last night. |
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