close shave

[klohs]

noun

Informal.

1. a narrow escape from serious danger or trouble.

   We weren't hit when the truck swerved at us, but it was a close shave.

close shave

/ kləʊs /

noun

1. informal,  a narrow escape

Word History and Origins

Origin of close shave¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Idioms and Phrases

see close call.

Related Words

• adjacent 
• adjoining 
• immediate 
• nearby 
• neighboring 
• warm