Choose the meaning of the idiom "a close shave".

a narrow escapeCorrect answerYour answera visit to the barberCorrect answerYour answera small cutCorrect answerYour answera near victoryCorrect answerYour answer

Show the answer and explanation

CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

A close shave is a narrow escape from danger.

Worth noting

A visit to the barber reads the words literally.

Concept: The meaning of the idiom "a close shave"
Typical timeTypical: 35 s
Your timeYours: —

The rule this testsWhat the idiom means

Practise this chapter →

Ten questions from Idioms and phrases, at your own pace.

Practise this chapter →

Ten questions from Idioms and phrases, at your own pace.

Practise this chapter All 180 questions in Idioms and phrases Revise the notes for Idioms and phrases

Choose the meaning of the idiom "a close shave".

Explanation