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close, but no cigar
IPA(Pronunciation)
Phrase
colloquial
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
惜しいけれど成功には至らなかった / ほぼ正解・成功に近づいたが、完全な達成には至らなかった
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(idiomatic, originally US, colloquial) Used to indicate that one is almost correct or has almost succeeded, but not quite.
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close, but no cigar
He aimed perfectly and nearly hit the bullseye—close, but no cigar.
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He aimed perfectly and nearly hit the bullseye—close, but no cigar.
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