= to win by a very small amount
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Examples
I just won the game by a nose.
In the marathon, Mark won the race by a nose, narrowly beating his rivals.
The horse I bet on won by a nose.
Reference
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20a%20nose
Here are more examples of using "by a nose":
The team won the championship match by a nose, securing their title in the final seconds.
In the final lap, the cyclist pulled ahead and won the race by a nose.
The chef's dish won the competition by a nose, impressing the judges just a bit more than the others.
Some synonyms for "by a nose":
By a whisker
By a hair
Narrowly
By a slim margin
Just barely
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a penny for your thoughts
= to inquire about someone's thoughts or opinions
I can see you're worried. A penny for your thoughts—what's bothering you?
You’ve been quiet for a while. A penny for your thoughts on the new project?
You’ve been staring out the window for a while. A penny for your thoughts about our vacation plans
I noticed you're contemplating something serious. A penny for your thoughts on what to do next?
Some synonyms and alternative phrases for "a penny for your thoughts":
What’s on your mind?
I'd love to hear your opinion.
Care to share your thoughts?
What are you thinking?
Tell me what you're pondering.
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confine
= to keep someone or something within limits or to restrict them to a certain area or boundary
限制; 關押;
The hostage had been confined in a small room for more than three months.
人質被關押在一間小房間裡已有三個多月了。
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authorize
= to grant permission for something
批准;
I authorized my friend to get my runner's pack at the marathon carnival.
我授權我的朋友在馬拉松嘉年華去領取我的跑手包。
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