near miss

• Situación en la que algo peligroso o indeseable casi ocurre pero se evita por poco; también se usa para describir un intento que fracasa por un margen muy pequeño.

A situation where something dangerous or undesirable almost happens but is narrowly avoided; also used to describe a close attempt that fails by a small margin.

1. Close callB2formal

   A situation where an accident or disaster almost happens but is narrowly avoided.

   Casi accidente

   • The pilot reported a near miss with another aircraft.
   • It was a near miss when the car swerved to avoid the pedestrian.
   • The factory had a near miss with a chemical leak last week.

2. Almost successfulB2informal

   An attempt that comes very close to achieving a goal but ultimately fails.

   casi éxito

   • His shot was a near miss, hitting the goalpost.
   • The project was a near miss for the deadline.
   • She had a near miss in the competition, finishing second by a fraction of a point.