what does "close call mean?
what does "close call" mean? maybe this is a methaphoric word, give an examples please,thanks
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That was a close call!
it means a narrow escape
he hit the breaks before the accident. it was a close call!
"Por un pelo de rana" (by a frog's hair): by the skin of one's teeth.
A close call is a near accident or a near injury. An accident almost occurred but didn't. It may also be referred to as a narrow escape.
Sometimes it is used in sports to describe a referee's decision that is debatable, though that is usually referred to as a judgment call (or something we can't repeat here, if you don't agree with it.) 
I can't think of the exact equivalent in spanish. If one was crossing the street and a car came to near you to almost run you over, I would say "phew, that was a close call" Hope this helps!
That was a close call.etc,etc
Eso fue por los pelos.etc,etc
