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Have a near miss Meaning in English

expression

HAV-uh-NEER-miss
HAV-uh-NEE-uh-miss

释义

To almost be involved in an accident or bad situation, but escape unharmed or avoid it at the last moment.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used for car accidents but applies to any almost-dangerous situation. Slightly informal and idiomatic. Often used in the pattern 'have a near miss with...'. Do not confuse with 'miss' (to fail to hit or catch).

例句

We had a near miss on the highway today.

basic

She had a near miss while crossing the street.

basic

The cyclist had a near miss with a car.

basic

I had a near miss with a dog running into the road last night.

natural

We had a near miss at the airport when we almost missed our flight.

natural

That was close! We had a near miss with another boat.

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