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to dodge a bullet
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to narrowly avoid a dangerous or undesirable situation
Idiom
Informal
What 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.
Examples
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.
