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close shave

noun \ˈklōs-, ˈklōsh-\

Definition of CLOSE SHAVE

:  a narrow escape
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First Known Use of CLOSE SHAVE

1834

Related to CLOSE SHAVE

Synonyms
close call, near miss

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