close shave

ریشه

The word 'close' comes from the Old French word 'clos' meaning 'enclosed' or 'confined'. 'Shave' refers to the act of removing hair or a thin slice.

مثال

• He had a close shave when the car narrowly missed hitting him.
• The hiker had a close shave with a bear in the woods.
• The team had a close shave, but they managed to win the game in the final seconds.