Question : Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.
I had a close shave this morning – my car was hit badly by a bull.
Option 1: In a position where one might receive severe criticism.
Option 2: To be carrying a wild look.
Option 3: To request someone to stay calm and not get annoyed.
Option 4: A narrow escape.
Correct Answer: A narrow escape.
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The idiom a close shave in this context means a narrow escape . It doesn't refer to shaving in the literal sense but rather implies a situation where someone has barely avoided a dangerous or harmful event. In the given sentence, the speaker's car being hit by a bull could have resulted in a serious accident or injury, but luckily, he managed to escape unharmed.
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