thinnest margin
[ˈθɪnəst ˈmɑrdʒɪn]
noun phrasepl: thinnest margins
margem mais estreita
1. The smallest difference or gap between two competing values, scores, or positions; a victory or result achieved by the smallest possible advantage
The candidate won the election by the thinnest margin, with only 50 votes separating the two candidates.
O candidato venceu a eleição pela margem mais estreita, com apenas 50 votos separando os dois candidatos.
2. A very narrow or minimal edge or boundary in measurements, time, or space
The spacecraft passed by the asteroid by the thinnest margin, missing collision by mere meters.
A nave espacial passou perto do asteroide pela margem mais estreita, evitando colisão por meros metros.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian sports commentary, political elections, and business contexts to describe extremely competitive situations. In American English, it's frequently heard in sports broadcasts and political analysis, reflecting the cultural emphasis on competitive achievement and narrow victories as dramatic moments worthy of special recognition.
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