Near Thing (Noun)
Meaning
Something that barely avoids failure or disaster.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pilot's mistake was a near thing, and the plane only just managed to clear the trees.
- The company's financial struggles made bankruptcy a near thing, but they managed to secure a last-minute loan.
- The hikers' decision to turn back was a near thing, as a fierce storm rolled in just hours after they descended.
- The surgeon's skill was put to the test as the patient's life hung in the balance, and it was a near thing whether they would survive.
- The driver's reckless behavior made a serious accident a near thing, and they were lucky to escape with only a warning.