2018 · Q66
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Close shave
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- AShaving very closely
- BMiraculous escape
- CSaving someone from danger
- DEasy escape
Explanation
‘A close shave’ is a narrow escape from danger or disaster. It does not refer to actual shaving, to saving someone else, or to an easy escape. Hence option (b) is correct.