within an inch of one's life
within an inch of one's life {adv. phr.}
Until you are almost dead; near to dying.
The bear clawed the hunter within an inch of his life.
Often used after "to".
The prize fighter was beaten to within an inch of his life.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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