ギリギリアウト

expression, na-adjective

just missed it; barely failed; not quite acceptable

Colloquial phrase used when something narrowly fails to meet a standard, deadline, or expectation. Often contrasted with ギリギリセーフ.

See also: ギリギリセーフ · ぎりぎり

• 電でん車しゃに乗のろうとしたけど、ドアが閉しまってギリギリアウトだった。

  I tried to catch the train, but the doors closed and I just missed it.

• その冗じょう談だんは笑わらえなくて、ギリギリアウトだと思おもう。

  That joke wasn't funny; I think it's not quite acceptable.