How to Pronounce "have a close shave"
expression
HAV uh KLOHS SHAYV
hav uh KLOHZ SHAYV
Definition
To narrowly avoid an accident or danger; to escape harm by a very small margin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈʃeɪv
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /kləʊz/ /ʃˈeɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh KLOHS SHAYV
UK
hav uh KLOHZ SHAYV
Listen in Context
I had a close shave when the car almost hit me.
John had a close shave while crossing the busy street.
We had a close shave on our hike but made it out safely.
That was a close shave—I almost dropped my laptop off the balcony!