the jaws of death, defeat, etc.
idiomPart ofjaw
the jaws of death, defeat, etc. — idiom
1. This phrase refers to a very dangerous or unpleasant situation that someone bare
1.idiom
Definition
This phrase refers to a very dangerous or unpleasant situation that someone barely avoids.
Example
The hiker escaped from the jaws of death by a narrow margin.
The team pulled victory from the jaws of defeat in the last minute.