close call

/kləʊskɔːl/ · noun

Meaning

A situation in which an injury or other undesirable outcome is narrowly avoided.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

narrow escape(English)close shave(English)squeaker(English)squeak(English)photo finish(English)half-chance(English)tiebreaker(English)blanket finish(English)

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Sources

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