106 Close shave

106 Close shave

(PW) narrow escape

It was a close shave getting out of the burning building.

 

(free) n. Informal

A narrow escape; a close call.

 

(dictionary)

noun Informal.

a narrow escape from serious danger or trouble: We weren't hit when the truck swerved at us, but it was a close shave.

 

(usingEnglish)

If you have a close shave, you very nearly have a serious accident or get into trouble.