Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
As the flood waters hit the coastal village, several families had a close shave.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. a narrow escape.
- The idiom a close shave means a narrow escape.
- If someone has a close shave, they very nearly have a bad accident or very nearly suffer a defeat.
- Ex: It was a close shave — if I hadn't been paying attention we could both have been flattened.
Hence, 'a narrow escape' is apt. option to be used here.