Close Shave Definition

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noun
A narrow escape from danger.
Webster's New World
A shave that is very short or near the skin.
He used a new razor blade for a good, close shave.
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(idiomatic) A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.

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.
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Noun

Singular:
close shave
Plural:
close-shaves

Close Shave Sentence Examples

  • Friday 5th May 2006 You could experience a ' close shave ' .

  • I wonder if that's what inspired the new stubble look – because it is so hard to get a close shave.

  • However a wet shave is by far the best way to get a close shave that will be kind to the skin.

  • Note, however, how effectively a close shave on a zebra crossing brings to the surface previously unquestioned strategic calculations.

  • Friday 5th May 2006 You could experience a ' close shave '.

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