within an inch of one's life

IPA(Pronunciation)

/wɪðˌɪn ən ˈɪntʃ əv wʌnz ˈlaɪf/

Prepositional phrase

excessive figuratively

To a point where one is at great risk of death; or (figuratively, hyperbolic) of severe danger or trouble. / (figuratively, hyperbolic) Almost as much as possible; to an extreme extent.

Japanese Meaning

死にかけるほど、命の危険にさらされる状態を表す（極度の危険や深刻なトラブルに直面している状況）。 / 比喩的に用いられ、非常に極限まで、または限界近くまで達している状態を意味する

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Anyone who ignores the safety rules risks being within an inch of one's life.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

安全ルールを無視する人は、命の瀬戸際に追いやられる危険がある。

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Sense（1）

To a point where one is at great risk of death; or (figuratively, hyperbolic) of severe danger or trouble.

Sense（2）

(figuratively, hyperbolic) Almost as much as possible; to an extreme extent.

Every drawer had the names of the tools inside written on the front. There were also several parts lockers; they too were labeled and organized within an inch of their lives.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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