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I Close Shave Accident Disaster Driving Home Night

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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