close shave
Noun
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Noun
close shave (plural close shaves)
- A shave that is very short or near the skin.
- He used a new razor blade for a good close shave.
- (figuratively) A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.
- I had a close shave with somebody who pulled out in front of me on the road, but I swerved and managed not to hit him.
- near shave
- close call
- narrow squeak
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