How to Pronounce "come within an inch of"
expression
KUHM wi-THIN an INCH uhv
KUM with-IN un INCH ov
Definition
To almost do or experience something, especially something dangerous or serious. It means being very close to a particular outcome, but not actually reaching it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪntʃ/ /ˈəv
British English
kˈʌm/ /wɪðˈɪn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɪntʃ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM wi-THIN an INCH uhv
UK
KUM with-IN un INCH ov
Listen in Context
He came within an inch of falling off the ladder.
I came within an inch of missing the train this morning.
The team came within an inch of winning the championship.
She came within an inch of telling him the truth, but changed her mind at the last second.