close shave

比喩的用法

日本語の意味

（文字通り）肌に非常に近い、非常に短い（髭剃り）の仕上がり、つまり肌剃りの状態 / （比喩的に）かろうじて免れた危険な出来事、事故やトラブル

The barber gave him a close shave that left his face completely smooth.

床屋は彼に肌に近い深剃りをして、顔をすっかり滑らかにした。

意味（1）

A shave that is very short or near the skin.

He used a new razor blade for a good close shave.

意味（2）

(figuratively) A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.

I had a close shave with somebody who pulled out in front of me on the road, but I swerved and managed not to hit him.

close shaves

（ plural ）