What a close shave I had! I nearly fell off the roof when I was working there.I almost got struck by a speeding car. It was a close shave.
have a close shave
To narrowly escape from or avoid a situation, often an unfavorable or dangerous one. I had a close shave this morning when a tractor trailer unexpectedly swerved into my lane.
have a close shave
and have a close call
Fig. to have a narrow escape from something dangerous. What a close shave I had! I nearly fell off the roof when I was working there.I almost got struck by a speeding car. It was a close shave.