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I as near as dammit missed my train again this morning — Я сегодня утром опять чуть не опоздал на поезд
I tell you we've got there as near as kiss your hand — Я вам говорю, что мы почти добрались туда
He was as near to being ruined as made no difference — Он был почти на грани разорения