Close shave

Synonyms for "close shave" (7 found)

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Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
close callnarrow escape

Strong matches (2)

near missshave

Related words (3)

Noun(2 words)
tight squeeze

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Sample sentences

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Tatoeba + Wiktionary

He used a new razor blade for a good close shave.

Source: wiktionary

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.

Source: wiktionary