razor-thin

adj — 2 senses

razor-thin

adj

Etymology First use appears c. 1909, in the Washington Post.

1

Literally Extremely fine; so thin as to be almost invisible.

2

Figuratively A very small difference, or advantage, when comparing two items.

  • The Socialists have a razor-thin majority.

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