close call

• Situación en la que algo peligroso, desagradable o no deseado estuvo a punto de ocurrir, pero se evitó por poco; escapatoria o salvación por muy poco margen de un peligro o desastre.

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.

   escape por poco

   • 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.