* by the skin of one's teeth
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I. EXAMPLES:
1. I can¡¯t help laughing every time I think of that.
2. I couldn¡¯t help noticing your ring; it¡¯s beautiful.
3. I can¡¯t help but feel sorry for him.
4. I can¡¯t help remembering how beautiful she looked.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: So how long have you known Maria?
B: Only four days.
A: Only four days! That¡¯s so short, and you seem so crazy about her.
B: I know. I can¡¯t help thinking about her. She¡¯s always on my mind.
A: Well, why don¡¯t you ask her out on a date?
B: I¡¯d like to, but what if she said no? I don¡¯t think I could stand the rejection.