canto de un duro

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “edge of a duro” (5 pesetas coin).

Noun

canto de un duro m (plural cantos de un duro)

  1. (idiomatic) tiny weeny bit
    faltó el canto de un duro
    it was a close shave/it was a close call
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