How to Pronounce "come within an inch of doing"
expression
KUHM wih-THIN an INCH uhv DOO-ing
kum with-IN un INCH ov DOO-ing
Definition
To almost do something, usually something serious, dangerous, impressive, or accidental, but not actually complete the action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪntʃ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
kˈʌm/ /wɪðˈɪn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɪntʃ/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM wih-THIN an INCH uhv DOO-ing
UK
kum with-IN un INCH ov DOO-ing
Listen in Context
I came within an inch of losing my keys today.
The car came within an inch of hitting the wall.
She came within an inch of winning the race.
I came within an inch of quitting my job last week, but I changed my mind.