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Close call
01
千钧一发, 险情
a situation where there is an equal chance for one to fail or succeed
IdiomWhat 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.
这家公司在一次千钧一发的情况下遭遇了网络攻击，但他们的安全措施阻止了泄露。
The driver narrowly avoided a collision with a truck on the highway.
司机在高速公路上险些与一辆卡车发生碰撞。这真是千钧一发，险情。
02
险象环生, 千钧一发
a situation where one avoids a danger just before it is too late
Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
当汽车突然在我们面前急转时，那真是险象环生，千钧一发，但我迅速的反应避免了一场事故。
The hikers had a close call with a sudden thunderstorm, but they found shelter in a cave just in time.
这些徒步旅行者与突如其来的雷暴险象环生,千钧一发，但他们及时在洞穴中找到了庇护。
