Narrow Escape (Noun)
Meaning
Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team made a narrow escape from defeat, winning the game by a single point in the final seconds.
- The hikers had a narrow escape from the avalanche, managing to outrun it by mere seconds.
- The company made a narrow escape from bankruptcy, securing a last-minute investment to stay afloat.
- The driver had a narrow escape from a serious accident, swerving to avoid a collision by mere inches.
- The tourists had a narrow escape from the storm, finding shelter just as the tornado touched down nearby.