A Nut Hair Away - You were so close to something it was like you were touching

You were so close to something it was like you were touching it. You were so close you could almost taste it. That's what 'A Nut Hair Away' means.

I was a nut hair away from getting fired. I almost did.

He was a nut hair away from winning the game. He almost did.

She was a nut hair away from eating the whole cake. She almost did.