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near miss
noun
: an attempt that is almost successful
: an accident that is just barely avoided
: a bomb that misses its target but still causes damage
Full Definition of NEAR MISS
1
a : a miss (as with a bomb) close enough to cause damage b : something that falls just short of success
2
a : a near collision (as between aircraft) b : close call
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First Known Use of NEAR MISS
1940
Related to NEAR MISS
- Synonyms
- close shave, close call
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