What is another word for by hair?
Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪ hˈe͡ə] (IPA) 
The phrase "by hair" is commonly used to indicate a close call or narrow escape, but there are several synonyms to convey the same meaning. "By a whisker" is a common alternative, which emphasizes the idea of a small distance or margin. "By a thread" refers to a precarious situation where everything is hanging by a thin strand. "By the skin of one's teeth" is another widely used idiom, which suggests that the outcome was almost a failure. Other synonyms for "by hair" include "by a nose", "by a sliver", and "by a hair's breadth". These expressions are often used interchangeably to convey similar senses of suspense or close competition.
