Ορισμός και Σημασία του "close call"

Close call

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

κοντινός κίνδυνος, οριακή κατάσταση

a situation where there is an equal chance for one to fail or succeed

Idiom

What is the origin of the idiom "close call" and when to use it?

The idiom "close call" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, and it is often used to emphasize the uncertainty or nearness of an outcome that could go either way. It underscores the idea that the outcome is finely balanced, and the margin between success and failure is very narrow.

Example

The company had a close call with a cyber attack, but their security measures prevented the breach.

Η εταιρεία είχε έναν κοντινό κίνδυνο με μια κυβερνοεπίθεση, αλλά τα μέτρα ασφαλείας τους απέτρεψαν την παραβίαση.

The driver narrowly avoided a collision with a truck on the highway.

Ο οδηγός απέφυγε οριακά μία σύγκρουση με ένα φορτηγό στον αυτοκινητόδρομο. Ήταν ένας κοντινός κίνδυνος.

κοντινός κίνδυνος, ευκαιρία διαφυγής

a situation where one avoids a danger just before it is too late

Idiom

Informal

What is the origin of the idiom "close call" and when to use it?

The idiom "close call" originated from the concept of narrowly avoiding a dangerous or undesirable outcome, emphasizing the proximity to disaster. It is commonly used to describe a situation in which someone or something narrowly escapes harm or misfortune just before it becomes too late.

Example

It was a close call when the car swerved in front of us, but my quick reflexes prevented an accident.

Ήταν μια κοντινός κίνδυνος όταν το αυτοκίνητο έκανε στροφή μπροστά μας, αλλά οι γρήγορες αντιδράσεις μου αποτρέψαν ένα ατύχημα.

The hikers had a close call with a sudden thunderstorm, but they found shelter in a cave just in time.

Οι πεζοπόροι είχαν έναν κοντινό κίνδυνο με μια ξαφνική καταιγίδα, αλλά βρήκαν καταφύγιο σε μια σπηλιά ακριβώς στην ώρα.