a close call
 

* 1.close to danger or an accident That was a close call. The train nearly hit the bus!

English Related Words* a close shave

* a tough call

* abandoned call

* above and beyond the call of duty

* accepted a phone call

* address call sign

* addressed call mode

* adjutant's call

* agendum call card

* alternative close

* announce system (automatic call diverting)

* answer (to) a call

* antisubmarine close air support

* as close as possible

* assumptive close