Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a close shave
idiom
/ə kloʊs ʃeɪv/
Definition
A narrow escape from danger or harm.
Examples
- After the car veered off the road, it was a close shave for the driver, who managed to regain control just in time.
- The firefighter’s quick thinking during the blaze ensured a close shave for the trapped occupants.
- It was a close shave when the team barely finished the project on time, but they succeeded against the odds.
Meaning
The phrase ‘a close shave’ refers to a situation where someone escapes a risky or dangerous situation by a very small margin.
Synonyms
- narrow escape
- close call
- near miss
- hair’s breadth escape
