Book that originated the phrase "skin of my teeth" (3)

I believe the answer is:

job

(Other definitions for job that I've seen before include "Post" , "Misfortunate man of the Bible" , "Book; task" , "Assignment" , "Patient figure in the Bible - task" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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