Something I find fascinating when learning new languages is how interesting and appealing idiomatic expressions in every culture, society or wherever. For example, I like to know what others say/think when expressing something to illustrate any situation. I am sharing an example below at the same time, I am keeping it for records, for you to comment, share or critique.
To say narrowly escape or barely in three languages I am studying; Italian, Spanish and French is:
1- French: De justesse = sur le fil
2- Italian : Appena / Per poco/ “interestingly” PER UN PELO
3- Spanish: por poco- por los pelos “which is very similar to Italian”
I know that there are tremendous examples, and different expressions more interesting than this. I will try to keep records and pointing them out every time I capture them.