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within a whisker of within a whisker of (something)Very close to something. I swear the car came within a whisker of hitting the train, but stopped at the last second. I came within a whisker of winning that race, but I guess I'll have to settle for second place.See also: of, whisker, withinwithin a whisker of extremely close or near to doing, achieving, or suffering something. informalSee also: of, whisker, within |