Idioms

close call
an accident or incident that almost happens but does not happen
I had a close call this morning when the truck almost hit me.

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  • close in on (someone or something)
  • close one's eyes to (something)
  • close ranks
  • close shave
  • close the books (on someone or something)
  • close to (someone)
  • close to home
  • close-mouthed
  • cloud up
  • clue (someone) in or clue in (someone)
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  • burst out
  • last will and testament
  • variety is the spice of life
  • build (something) to order
  • snake in the grass
  • give voice to (one's feelings)
  • by the skin of one's teeth
  • lose heart
  • see the sights
  • thirst for (something)


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