narrow escape

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Noun narrow escape has 1 sense

close call, close shave, squeak, squeaker, narrow escape - something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
--₁ is a kind of accomplishment, achievement

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Narrow Escape

Description:

A narrow escape refers to a situation where someone manages to avoid danger, harm, or a potentially disastrous outcome by just a small margin. It implies a close call or a lucky break.

Sample Sentences:

After a narrow escape from a car accident, Jane realized how fragile life can be.
The hiker had a narrow escape when a sudden storm hit, narrowly avoiding being struck by lightning.
Despite a narrow escape from bankruptcy, the company managed to recover and become profitable again.
John narrowly escaped being caught by the security guards during his daring heist.
The detective had a narrow escape from a bullet thanks to his bulletproof vest.

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