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Definition of razor-thin margin - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
measurementUS very small difference in amount or numberUS
- The election was decided by a razor-thin margin.
- The game ended with a razor-thin margin between the teams.
- Profits increased by a razor-thin margin this quarter.
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Expressions with razor
risky position where tiny change can bring success or ruin
After the scandal, her career balanced on a razor's edge.
simplest explanation is usually correct
When in doubt, use Occam's razor to find the answer.
very small majority in a decision-making body
The bill passed with a razor majority in the senate.
in a very risky or dangerous situation
Their relationship is on the razor's edge now.
extremely sharp or keen
The knife was sharp as a razor, cutting through paper effortlessly.
in a very dangerous situation
The climbers were on a razor's edge during the storm.
be in a risky or dangerous situation
He had to walk a razor's edge to keep the company afloat.
live in a risky or dangerous way
He chose to walk the razor's edge by investing in volatile stocks.
extremely sharp like a razor
The knife's blade is razor-sharp.
razor designed for short-term use and then discarded
He bought a pack of disposable razors for his trip.
razor powered by an electric motor
The electric razor needs charging before use.
thin metal piece with sharp edge for shaving
He replaced the razor blade before shaving.
skin irritation from shaving improperly or with a blunt razor
He experienced razor burn after using a dull blade.
razor with a guard to prevent deep cuts
He switched to a safety razor for a smoother shave.
very close or narrow in margin
The election was decided by a razor-thin margin.
straight-bladed implement, often folding into handle, used for facial hair removal
The barber stropped his cut-throat razor before shaving.
skin irritation caused by ingrown hair
Razor bumps can be painful and unsightly.
sharp cutting edge of a razor
He carefully handled the razor-edge to avoid cuts.
razor with a blade folding into its handle
He learned to shave with a straight razor.
strong wire with sharp blades for security barriers
The prison was surrounded by razor wire.
dangerous person not to be messed with
Everyone knew him as a stepping razor in the neighborhood.
shell of a razor clam found on beaches
The razor shell was sharp and shiny.
having a sharp, narrow ridge along the back
The razor-backed ridge was a challenge for climbers..
styled with a razor for a textured look
She has a razor-cut style that looks edgy.
Expressions with thin
layer of ice that is not thick
The children were warned not to skate on the thin ice.
make less dense or crowded
The crowd began to thin out after the concert ended..
to become physically thinner or more worn through use or friction
The carpet began to wear thin after years of heavy foot traffic..
having too many tasks to handle effectively
She felt spread thin with all her responsibilities.
having little or no hair on the top of the head
My uncle is getting thin on top these days.
express feeling of losing calmness or tolerance due to delays or annoyances
Her patience is wearing thin with the constant noise.
feelings of calmness and tolerance slowly decrease or end
Her patience wears thin when the noise continues all day..
having too many tasks to handle effectively
She felt spread too thin with all her commitments.
allocate limited resources to many tasks
The manager had to stretch resources thin to meet all project deadlines.
extremely thin, often unhealthily so
After the illness, he was thin as a rail.
extremely thin, sometimes also very delicate or fragile
The ice on the pond is thin as a wafer.
small initial step leading to larger negative consequences
Allowing this rule is the thin end of the wedge for more restrictions.
narrow boundary between two contrasting things
There's a thin line between love and hate.
suddenly and unexpectedly without clear origin
The magician made the rabbit appear from thin air.
without leaving a trace
The documents vanished into thin air.
in a risky or dangerous situation
He is on thin ice with his boss.
happening suddenly and without any clear reason
The rabbit appeared out of thin air.
becoming less willing to wait or tolerate
My patience is growing thin with these constant delays!
extremely thin like a rail
The model was rail thin, fitting perfectly into the dress.
allocate resources too widely
The company spread itself thin by opening too many branches at once.
try to do too many things and become less effective
She spread herself too thin and couldn't finish anything.
in all situations, good or bad
She stood by him through thick and thin.
nothingness or a void
He made the coin disappear into thin air..
small first step leading to larger, often negative, result
This law is the thin edge of the wedge for more restrictions.
Expressions with margin
by a very small amount or distance
She won the race by a narrow margin.
by a large amount or difference
She won by a wide margin.
allowance for mistakes in a process or activity
The project plan includes a margin for error.
close call in a decision or outcome
He passed the exam by a narrow margin.
extra amount of something to ensure safety
The engineer calculated a safety margin for the bridge's load capacity..
with a certain amount of difference between two results
She won by a margin of ten votes.
the difference in points or votes between winner and loser
The margin of victory in the election was very narrow.
with a large or impressive difference in result
She won the election by a handsome margin.
allowance for errors or unforeseen problems
Engineers build a margin of safety into their calculations..
making only a small profit compared to costs
Low-margin products require high sales volume to succeed.
measure showing profit from normal business operations compared with sales revenue
The company improved its operating margin by cutting manufacturing costs.
difference between interest earned on lending and interest paid on funding
The bank's interest margin improved after it raised mortgage rates.
allowable amount of error in a measurement or calculation
The margin of error in this poll is plus or minus three percent..
interest percentage a broker charges on money borrowed to trade investments
Check the margin rate before borrowing to buy more stocks.
percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses
The company's net profit margin increased to 15% this quarter.
ask for more money to cover losses
The broker had to call for margin after the stock dropped.
difference between revenue and cost of goods sold
The company's gross margin improved after reducing production costs..
ratio of gross profit to revenue in a company
The gross profit margin indicates how efficiently a company uses its resources..
minimum money or collateral required upfront to open a leveraged trading position
The broker raised the initial margin during the period of high market volatility.
type of brokerage account allowing buying securities with borrowed funds
He opened a margin account to increase his purchasing power in the stock market.
request for more money when account falls below required level
He received a margin call after his stocks dropped.
difference between cost and selling price
The margin of profit for the product was significant..
percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses
A higher net margin indicates better profitability.
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- French:marge très étroite, ...
- German:Minimalvorsprung, ...
- Italian:margine sottilissimo, ...
- Spanish:margen mínimo, ...
- Portuguese:margem mínima, ...
- Chinese:微小的差距, ...
- Japanese:ごくわずかな差, ...
- Arabic:هامش ضئيل للغاية, ...
- Hebrew:הֶפְרֵשׁ זָעוּם, ...
- Russian:минимальный разрыв, ...
- Ukrainian:мінімальний відрив, ...
- Hindi:बहुत मामूली अंतर, ...
- Bengali:অতি ক্ষুদ্র ব্যবধান, ...
- Catalan:marge molt estret, ...
- Czech:nepatrný rozdíl, ...
- Danish:snæver margin, ...
- Dutch:miniem verschil, ...
- Greek:ελάχιστη διαφορά, ...
- Hungarian:minimális különbség, ...
- Khmer:គម្លាតតិចតួចបំផុត, ...
- Korean:아주 적은 차이, ...
- Persian:اختلاف ناچیز, ...
- Polish:minimalna różnica, ...
- Portuguese (BR):margem mínima, ...
- Romanian:margine foarte subțire, ...
- Swedish:knapp marginal, ...
- Thai:ส่วนต่างฉิวเฉียด, ...
- Turkish:çok az fark, ...
- Vietnamese:cách biệt sít sao, ...
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