Definition of close call
: a narrow escape
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Examples of close call in a Sentence
We nearly didn't get out of the burning building. It was a pretty close call, let me tell you!
the doctor said I'd had a close call, and was lucky to be alive
1881
First Known Use of close call
1881
CLOSE CALL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of close call for English Language Learners
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: an escape that was almost not successful
CLOSE CALL Defined for Kids
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Definition of close call for Students
: a barely successful escape from a difficult or dangerous situation
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