win by a nose en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From horse racing, where the winning horse is slightly ahead, and the length of the nose separates it from the runner-up.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To win by a small margin; to have a narrow victory.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wins by a nose | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| winning by a nose | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| won by a nose | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| won by a nose | Tense=Past | lexicographic |