a close call

成語所屬單字call

a close call — 慣用語

1. a situation in which something dangerous or unpleasant almost happens, but is av

1.慣用語
釋義

千鈞一髮;差點出事

a situation in which something dangerous or unpleasant almost happens, but is avoided at the last moment

例句

The driver swerved just in time to avoid the cyclist — it was a very close call.

Lara nearly missed her flight, but she made it through the gate as the doors were closing; that was a close call.