I came within an ace of leaving school. I'm glad you talked me out of it.
•Donna came within an ace of having an accident.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
come within an ace of something — come within an ace of (something/doing something) to almost achieve something. Linford Christie came within an ace of the world indoor record for the 100m last night … New idioms dictionary
come within an ace of doing something — come within an ace of (something/doing something) to almost achieve something. Linford Christie came within an ace of the world indoor record for the 100m last night … New idioms dictionary
come within an ace of — (something/doing something) to almost achieve something. Linford Christie came within an ace of the world indoor record for the 100m last night … New idioms dictionary
be within an ace of something — be within an ace of (something/doing something) come within an ace of (something/doing something) to almost achieve something. Her ambition to star in a musical is within an ace of being (= is almost) fulfilled following talks with a West End… … New idioms dictionary
be within an ace of doing something — be within an ace of (something/doing something) come within an ace of (something/doing something) to almost achieve something. Her ambition to star in a musical is within an ace of being (= is almost) fulfilled following talks with a West End… … New idioms dictionary
be within an ace of — (something/doing something) come within an ace of (something/doing something) to almost achieve something. Her ambition to star in a musical is within an ace of being (= is almost) fulfilled following talks with a West End producer … New idioms dictionary
ace — [[t]e͟ɪs[/t]] aces 1) N COUNT: oft N of n An ace is a playing card with a single symbol on it. In most card games, the ace of a particular suit has either the highest or the lowest value of the cards in that suit. ...the ace of hearts. 2) N COUNT … English dictionary
ace — 1 noun (C) 1 a playing card with a single spot on it, which usually has the highest value in a game: the ace of hearts 2 have an ace up your sleeve to have a secret advantage which could help you to win or be successful 3 hold all the aces to… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
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