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1 close call/shave
(a narrow (often lucky) escape: That was a close shave - that car nearly ran you over.) vos išvengta nelaimės -
2 close
I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) arti2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) glaudžiai2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) artimas2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) apylygis3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) išsamus, atidus4) (tight: a close fit.) ankštas5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) tvankus6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) šykštus7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) slaptas•- 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.) už(si)daryti, užmerkti2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) baigti(s)3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) užbaigti2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) pabaiga- close up
См. также в других словарях:
close shave — See: CLOSE CALL … Dictionary of American idioms
close shave — See: CLOSE CALL … Dictionary of American idioms
close shave — If you have a close shave, you very nearly have a serious accident or get into trouble. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** This term describes a situation where an accident or a disaster nearly happened. I almost hit the child who ran … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
close shave — AND close call n. a narrow escape. □ Wow, that was a close shave. □ The car passed this close to us a real close call … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
close shave — /klohs/, Informal. a narrow escape from serious danger or trouble: We weren t hit when the truck swerved at us, but it was a close shave. [1825 35, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
close\ shave — • close call • close shave n. phr. A narrow escape. That sure was a close call when that truck came near us from the right! When Tim fell off his bicycle in front of a bus, it was a very close shave … Словарь американских идиом
Close Shave — This article is about the a cappella quartet. See A Close Shave for the half hour short featuring Wallace and Gromit. Close Shave is one of Australia s longest serving male a cappella quartets. Based in Hobart, the quartet delights audiences at… … Wikipedia
close shave — noun something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin • Syn: ↑close call, ↑squeak, ↑squeaker, ↑narrow escape • Hypernyms: ↑accomplishment, ↑achievement * * * close shave, Informal. a … Useful english dictionary
a close shave — a situation in which you only just avoid something dangerous or unpleasant Phew, that was a close shave! He almost saw me … English dictionary
A Close Shave — Infobox Film name = A Close Shave caption = Wallace and Gromit on their way to wash windows. director = Nick Park producer = Peter Lord David Sproxton | writer = Nick Park Bob Baker starring = Peter Sallis Anne Reid music = Julian Nott… … Wikipedia
close call — or[shave] {n. phr.} A narrow escape. * /That sure was a close call when that truck came near us from the right!/ * /When Tim fell off his bicycle in front of a bus, it was a very close shave./ … Dictionary of American idioms
