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Close Shave In The Loop 128 Narrow Escape Driver Distracted Moment

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Idiom CLOSE SHAVE
Definition a narrow escape
Examples
  1. The driver was distracted for just a moment and nearly hit another car. He missed the other car, but it was a close shave.
  2. The spy had a close shave when she was nearly caught in the military camp. She had to climb a tree just to stay hidden.
Extra Info

The expression probably originates from the idea that a man who shaves closely is narrowly escaping cutting his skin.

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