English-Finnish translations for close shave

• läheltä piti -tilanne

Definition of close shave

• A shave that is very short or near the skin
• A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident

Synonyms

• near shave
• close call
• narrow squeak

Examples

• He used a new razor blade for a good close shave.
• I had a close shave with somebody who pulled out in front of me on the road, but I swerved and managed not to hit him.

Related words

• close one's eyes
• close to one's heart
• close one's ears
• keep one's cards close to one's chest
• playing one's cards close to one's chest
• with one's eyes closed