English / idiom
Close Shave
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A narrow escape from serious danger, disaster, or injury.
In context
01
The speeding truck swerved past our vehicle by inches; it was a really close shave.
02
Passing the final examination by a single mark was a close shave for David.
Synonyms
Narrow escape,tight squeeze,close call
Antonyms
Safe margin,wide clearance,smooth sailing
Collocations
have a close shave,a really close shave,experience a close shave