Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь
почти He was beaten within an inch of his life. ≈ Его чуть не забили насмерть. within an inch of one's life/skin ≈ до смерти
within an inch в энциклопедиях
почти He was beaten within an inch of his life. ≈ Его чуть не забили насмерть. within an inch of one's life/skin ≈ до смерти