close shave

A narrow escape from or avoidance of a situation, often an unfavorable or dangerous one. I had a close shave this morning when a tractor trailer unexpectedly swerved into my lane.

See also: close, shave

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a close shave

and a close call

a narrow escape. (See also .) Wow, that was a close shave. I thought the guard would spot us. The speeding car passed only a few inches from us—a real close call.

See also: close, shave

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

a close shave

If someone has a close shave, they very nearly have a bad accident or very nearly suffer a defeat. It was a close shave — if I hadn't been paying attention we could both have been flattened. McGregor had a close shave when a 7ft polar bear ran at him while he was filming a documentary about the animals in Canada. Gingrich had a close shave in the 1990 general election.

See also: close, shave

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

close shave (or call)

a narrow escape from danger or disaster. informal

See also: close, shave

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a ˌclose ˈshave/ˈcall

(informal) a situation where a disaster, an accident, etc. almost happens: We didn’t actually hit the other car, but it was a close shave. Phew! That was a close call — she nearly saw us!

close shave

and close call

n. a narrow escape. The car passed this close to us—a real close call. Man, that was a close call!

See also: close, shave

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

close call/shave, a

A narrow escape, a near miss. Both phrases are originally American. The first dates from the 1880s and is thought to come from sports, where a close call was a decision by an umpire or referee that could have gone either way. A close shave is from the early nineteenth century and reflects the narrow margin between smoothly shaved skin and a nasty cut from the razor. Both were transferred to mean any narrow escape from danger. Incidentally, a close shave was in much earlier days equated with miserliness. Erasmus’s 1523 collection of adages has it, “He shaves right to the quick,” meaning he makes the barber give him a very close shave so that he will not need another for some time. Two synonymous modern clichés are too close for comfort and too close to home.

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释义	close shave close shave A narrow escape from or avoidance of a situation, often an unfavorable or dangerous one. I had a close shave this morning when a tractor trailer unexpectedly swerved into my lane. See also: close, shave Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a close shave and a close call a narrow escape. (See also .) Wow, that was a close shave. I thought the guard would spot us. The speeding car passed only a few inches from us—a real close call. See also: close, shave McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. a close shave If someone has a close shave, they very nearly have a bad accident or very nearly suffer a defeat. It was a close shave — if I hadn't been paying attention we could both have been flattened. McGregor had a close shave when a 7ft polar bear ran at him while he was filming a documentary about the animals in Canada. Gingrich had a close shave in the 1990 general election. See also: close, shave Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. close shave (or call) a narrow escape from danger or disaster. informal See also: close, shave Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a ˌclose ˈshave/ˈcall (informal) a situation where a disaster, an accident, etc. almost happens: We didn’t actually hit the other car, but it was a close shave. Phew! That was a close call — she nearly saw us! See also: call, close, shave Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary close shave and close call n. a narrow escape. The car passed this close to us—a real close call. Man, that was a close call! See also: close, shave McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions close call/shave, a A narrow escape, a near miss. Both phrases are originally American. The first dates from the 1880s and is thought to come from sports, where a close call was a decision by an umpire or referee that could have gone either way. A close shave is from the early nineteenth century and reflects the narrow margin between smoothly shaved skin and a nasty cut from the razor. Both were transferred to mean any narrow escape from danger. Incidentally, a close shave was in much earlier days equated with miserliness. Erasmus’s 1523 collection of adages has it, “He shaves right to the quick,” meaning he makes the barber give him a very close shave so that he will not need another for some time. Two synonymous modern clichés are too close for comfort and too close to home. See also: call, close The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a close shave have a close shave shave a close call a close shave/call close call close call/shave, a get more than (one) bargained for devil and deep blue sea between the devil and the deep blue sea References in periodicals archive Liz Andrews, Cancer Research Wales director, said: "We'd like to thank all those involved in a Close Shave II this weekend. Fundraisers chop off their locks for charity For more information on Close Shave Barbershop Chorus visit www.closeshavechorus.com A Close Shave Raised 5lb for that win, Close Shave might have the edge over Wishmoor, up 7lb, and Kopookris. pete's high hopes Lesh adds, "We improved the design for the new Xtreme3 Ultimate with comfort in mind, so men have a disposable razor option they know will deliver a smooth and close shave." Latest Schick disposable serves up three blades The banking sector in Russia had a close shave with a potential crisis in November, just after the closure of Master Bank. Russia has close shave with another banking crisis If they're not being duped by the penguin jewel thief Feathers McGraw in The Wrong Trousers, they are in danger of being turned into dog food by a sheep-rustling bulldog in A Close Shave or blasted to kingdom come by a former beauty queen in A Matter of Loaf and Death. 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Beard cut for hospice The Anti-Oxidizing Shave Cream for Hairy Beasts contains essential pomegranate oil, which oxidizes and titillates the beard follicles, making it easier to line up and trim beard hair, while the Mentholating Shave Cream for Clean Shaven Beasts features natural eucalyptus oil, which stimulates beard follicles to stand erect while softening them to ensure a smooth and close shave. New shave creams from Bolt Barbers OVER 100 passengers of a Mumbai- Chennai Jet Airways flight had a close shave on Wednesday evening after one of its engines apparently failed after take- off. Close shave for Jet flight The Philips NIVEA FOR MEN Shaver incorporates cutting-edge rings with a stretch and lift pattern that result in a close shave every time. Philips has teamed up with NIVEA FOR MEN to unveil a new groundbreaking There is mounting pressure on Staunton - midway through a four-year contract - after a disappointing campaign which also included a 5-2 thrashing in Nicosia and a close shave in San Marino. Football SHORTS: Staunton's job on line It has triple blades for an extra close shave and built-in shaving solid for extra softness. GL's ultimate summer beauty do's and don'ts: summer is finally here! That means beaches, barbecues and (phew!) easy, gorgeous beauty
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