close call (Meaning)

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close call (n)

something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin

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close call Sentence Examples

  1. It was a close call, but thankfully no one was injured in the car accident.
  2. The hiker narrowly avoided a close call with a venomous snake on the trail.
  3. The team had a close call but managed to secure victory in the final moments of the game.
  4. It was a close call when the storm knocked down a tree, narrowly missing the house.
  5. The pilot skillfully maneuvered the plane to avoid a close call with another aircraft.
  6. That was a close call with the deadline, but we managed to submit the report just in time.
  7. The lifeguard rescued the swimmer in a close call as they struggled against the strong currents.
  8. It was a close call for the climber when a rock fell just inches away from them.
  9. The close call with the faulty wiring reminded them to be more cautious with electrical appliances.
  10. He had a close call with food poisoning after eating expired leftovers.

FAQs About the word close call

something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin

hairbreadth escape,narrow escape, close shave, near miss,near escape,

misfire, misfire,,

It was a close call, but thankfully no one was injured in the car accident.

The hiker narrowly avoided a close call with a venomous snake on the trail.

The team had a close call but managed to secure victory in the final moments of the game.

It was a close call when the storm knocked down a tree, narrowly missing the house.