"have a close call" in Indonesian
Definition
Berada dalam situasi berbahaya atau buruk, tapi berhasil lolos atau selamat pada detik terakhir.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Ekspresi informal, umumnya dipakai saat bicara, terutama setelah hampir mengalami kecelakaan atau musibah. Tidak digunakan untuk keberuntungan kecil sehari-hari.
Examples
We had a close call when the car stopped just in time.
Mobilnya berhenti tepat waktu, jadi kami **nyaris celaka**.
She had a close call with food poisoning last night.
Tadi malam dia **nyaris keracunan makanan**.
The hikers had a close call during the storm.
Para pendaki **nyaris celaka** saat badai.
Wow, that was a close call. I almost dropped my phone in the river!
Wah, itu **nyaris celaka**. Hampir saja ponselku jatuh ke sungai!
We had a close call with that falling branch, didn't we?
Kita **nyaris celaka** gara-gara ranting jatuh itu, ya?
You really had a close call on your bike this morning.
Pagi ini kamu **nyaris celaka** di sepeda.