narrow escape

noun

Meaning

A situation in which an accident or other unfortunate incident is only just avoided.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

close call(English)close shave(English)squeaker(English)squeak(English)sparing(English)walk-off(English)walkoff(English)dog's chance(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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