a close call
idiomPart ofcall
a close call — idiom
1. a situation in which something dangerous or unpleasant almost happens, but is av
1.idiom
Definition
a situation in which something dangerous or unpleasant almost happens, but is avoided at the last moment
Example
The driver swerved just in time to avoid the cyclist — it was a very close call.
Lara nearly missed her flight, but she made it through the gate as the doors were closing; that was a close call.