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close call

/ˈkləʊs kɔːl/

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/ˈkləʊs kɔːl/B2informal
  • ruСитуация, когда что-то опасное, неприятное или нежелательное почти произошло, но было едва избегнуто; узкое спасение от опасности или бедствия.

A situation where something dangerous, unpleasant, or undesirable almost happens but is narrowly avoided; a narrow escape from danger or disaster.

  1. Narrow escapeB2informal

    A situation where something dangerous or unpleasant is barely avoided.

    ruЧудом избежать

    • That was a close call! The car almost hit us.
    • He had a close call when he nearly fell off the ladder.
    • The team had a close call, but they managed to win the game.
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