Definiția și Sensul lui "close call"

Close call

SUBSTANTIV

incident periculos, situație limită

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.

Compania a avut un incident periculos cu un atac cibernetic, dar măsurile lor de securitate au prevenit breșa.

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

Șoferul a evitat cu greu o coliziune cu un camion pe autostradă. A fost un incident periculos.

situație limită, incident periculos

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.

A fost o situație limită când mașina a derapat în fața noastră, dar reflexele mele rapide au prevenit un accident.

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

Împătimiții drumeți au avut o situație limită cu o furtună de tunete bruscă, dar au găsit adăpost într-o peșteră tocmai la timp.