#SkinOfYourTeeth November 11
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November 2026 several of us are going to take on the 30-Day Idiom Coach4aday Challenge. Each day we will identify a ‘Saying or Expression” and explore what its origins are. For Day 11 we explore the expression “

Many of the expressions we use every day have fascinating histories, cultural connections, and lessons that remain relevant today. The goal of this challenge is to explore those.
Today’s selection of by the “Skin of Your Teeth” is not the first with historical origins in the Bible. It can be found in the Book of Job 19:20.
30-Day Idiom Coach4aday Challenge Guidelines
This challenge is not just limited to idioms but can include familiar sayings, expressions, clichés, proverbs, and colloquialisms.
How it works
- Share an expression, idiom, cliches, familiar sayings or even a colloquialism.
- Attempt to explain its origin and/or meaning
- Share it with others using the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge
Day 11-Skin of Your Teeth
When you narrowly escape danger or some harm you will be using this expression appropriately.

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