Introduction
Ever experienced a “close call” and thought, “Boy, that was a close shave!”? Well, come on in. This tome ain’t pulling any punches! Get ready to explore the twisty, turny, nearly-shovey world of narrowly escaping disaster. 😅🪒
Related and Similar Terms
Near miss - An incident where disaster almost occurred but was avoided last minute. Think: missing your flight by mere seconds.
Too close for comfort - When something gets uncomfortably close. You’ll often hear this about near-accidents or rigorous scrutiny. “Those questions were too close for comfort.”
Too close to home - Something that hits you personally or is a bit too relevant to your own life. “That joke was funny until it hit too close to home.”
Expressions, Proverbs, Idioms
On a razor’s edge - In a perilous or precarious situation.
Skating on thin ice - To be in a dangerous position or take risks that might lead to consequences.
Saved by the skin of your teeth - Narrating an instance where you barely avoided disaster.
Dodged a bullet - Escaping a problematic or dangerous situation narrowly.
Definitions
A Close Call: An event that was near disaster but ended up safe.
Narrow Escape: Similarly, it highlights the idea of nearly meeting a bad fate but just avoiding it.
Close Shave: Primarily applicable to physical proximity, over time it morphed into narrowly escaping trouble.
Synonyms
- Hairbreadth escape
- Near thing
- Brush with danger
- Hair-raising escape
- Near squeak
Antonyms
- Direct hit
- Bullseye
- Dead center
- Full force
Quotes & Humor
Quote: “It was a close call! Closer than a gnome’s shadow at high noon!”
Humor: “You know you just had a narrow escape when your cat looks at you and gives you a slow blink of ‘I told you so.’”
Proverbs & References
“A stitch in time saves nine.” - Addressing issues promptly can avoid close shaves in the future.
Suggested Reading and Entertainment
Literature:
- The Great Escape by Paul Brickhill
- Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
Movies:
- The Bourne Identity (2002) – Narrow escapes aplenty!
- Die Hard (1988) – John McClane’s middle name might as well be “Close Shave.”
Songs:
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi – Sometimes evading trouble just feels awfully similar to living on a prayer line wicked thin.
Trivia Quiz Time!
Conclusion
In a world as unpredictable as ours, nary a day goes by without narrowly eluding a calamity. The rich tapestry of our language reflects this nail-biting fact. Be mindful but don’t forget to also enjoy a laugh at our narrowly dodged misfortunes.
Inspirational Farewell: “May your life be filled with fruitful endeavors and just enough close shaves to remind you to savor every moment. Keep the razor of wisdom sharp, and steer clear of trouble’s trimming blade!”
Author: Velma Verbiage Date: October 2023
