タッチの差さ

expression, noun

very small difference (esp. in time); tiny interval

Used when two events are separated by a very narrow margin, often in races, arrivals, or timing. Emphasizes a close call.

• 彼かれはタッチの差さで電でん車しゃに乗のり遅おくれた。

  He missed the train by a split second.

• ゴールはタッチの差さで決きまった。

  The finish was decided by a hair's breadth.