In the following question a statement has been given with highlighted text. You are required to replace the text with correct Idioms or phrases given in the options.

I was driving through heavy traffic and managed to reach the interview just in time, by a narrow margin.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The phrase "by a narrow margin" means to achieve something with very little time, space, or success to spare. (थोड़े अंतर से)
  • Example: She won the race by a narrow margin, just a second ahead of the runner-up.
• "the skin of my teeth" is an idiom used to describe a situation where one barely manages to achieve something. (बाल-बाल बचना)
  • Example: He escaped the burning building by the skin of his teeth.
• Hence, we can infer that "by a narrow margin" can be replaced with "the skin of my teeth" in the given context.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Down for the count (गिरकर उठने में असमर्थ): To be defeated or unable to continue.
  • Example: After losing the last match, the team was down for the count.
• Draw the line (सीमा निर्धारित करना): To set a limit or boundary.
  • Example: Parents need to draw the line when it comes to their children's screen time.
• Easier said than done (कहना आसान है करना मुश्किल): Something that is easy to say but hard to actually do.
  • Example: Quitting smoking is easier said than done.