close shave | Definition of close shave

Synonyms and Antonyms of close shave

a barely successful escape from something undesirable

the passengers in the jeep had a close shave when a mine exploded just a few yards away

Synonyms of close shave

close call, near miss

Words Related to close shave

squeaker

Phrases Synonymous with close shave

hairbreadth escape, narrow escape, near escape

Near Antonyms of close shave

misfire