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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.


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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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