Razor-thin

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Extremely fine; so thin as to be almost invisible. literally, not-comparable
  2. 2
    A very small difference, or advantage, when comparing two items. figuratively, not-comparable

    "The Socialists have a razor-thin majority."

Synonyms

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paper-thin

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"The Socialists have a razor-thin majority."

Etymology

First use appears c. 1909, in the Washington Post.

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