A narrow escape or near miss.
Examples:
- That skier just missed the tree — what a close call.
- That skier just missed the tree—what a close call.
Origin: Late 1800s; 'close shave' from early 1800s
Synonyms: close shave
A narrow escape or near miss.
Examples:
Origin: Late 1800s; 'close shave' from early 1800s
Synonyms: close shave