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near thing

/ˈnɪə θɪŋ/

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/ˈnɪə θɪŋ/B2informal
  • ruСитуация, когда что-то опасное или неприятное почти произошло, но было едва избегнуто; ситуация на грани.

A situation where something dangerous or unpleasant almost happens but is narrowly avoided; a close call.

  1. Close callB2informal

    A situation where something dangerous or unpleasant is barely avoided.

    ruЧудом избежал

    • That was a near thing! The car almost hit the cyclist.
    • We caught the train just in time; it was a near thing.
    • The rescue was a near thing, but everyone survived.
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