تلاش کریں
to dodge a bullet
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to narrowly avoid a dangerous or undesirable situation
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "dodge a bullet" and when to use it?
The idiom "dodge a bullet" originates from the concept of narrowly avoiding being hit by a bullet, which is a life-threatening situation. It is often used to describe situations where someone has managed to avoid a significant problem, disaster, or unfortunate event.
مثال
I was supposed to be on that flight, but I canceled at the last minute, so I really dodged a bullet when I heard about the crash.
After a routine health check, the doctor told her that her early diagnosis helped her dodge a bullet by catching the disease before it progressed.
Getting out of the toxic relationship was tough, but I know I dodged a bullet by not marrying that person.
The detective managed to dodge a bullet when he narrowly avoided a trap set by the criminals during the investigation.
