| Idiom | a close shave |
|---|---|
| Definition | a near accident or disaster |
| Examples | - I had a close shave driving home last night. A deer ran across the road in front of me and I almost drove into a tree. - I was walking in the mountains when a rock crashed down onto the path behind me. I don't need another close shave like that! |
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