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1 that\ was\ a\ close\ call
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2 close call/shave
(a narrow (often lucky) escape: That was a close shave - that car nearly ran you over.) épphogy megúszta -
3 close
csukott, levegőtlen, zárt, hű, szűken, titoktartó to close: végződik, befejeződik, csuk, becsukódik, becsuk* * *I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) közel2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) szorosan2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) (egész) közeli2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) szoros3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) alapos4) (tight: a close fit.) szűk5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) fülledt6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) szűkmarkú7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) titkolózó•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lezár2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) befejez3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) bezár2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) befejezés- close up
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