to be very close
121close-run — [[t]klo͟ʊs rʌ̱n[/t]] ADJ GRADED: ADJ n If you describe something such as a race or contest as a close run thing, you mean that it was only won by a very small amount. It was a close run thing before Spain beat Poland 3 2... In such a close run… …
122close call — If the result of something is a close call, it is almost impossible to distinguish between the parties involved and to say who has won or whatever. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If something happens, or is avoided or missed, with… …
123close shave — noun a) A shave that is very short or near the skin. He used a new razor blade for a good, close shave. b) A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident …
124Close Position — Executing a security transaction that is the exact opposite of an open position, thereby nullifying it and eliminating the initial exposure. Closing a long position in a security would entail selling it, while closing a short position in a… …
125close shave — If you have a close shave, you very nearly have a serious accident or get into trouble. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** This term describes a situation where an accident or a disaster nearly happened. I almost hit the child who ran …
126a close shave — very close to serious injury or death The old man described his fight with the bear as a close shave …
127close call — 1. something bad that almost happened. Sam had several close calls while he was learning to drive with his dad. 2. a very difficult decision. Apparently it was a close call, but after a long debate the jury convicted her …
128very — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} adj. Very is used with these nouns: ↑antithesis, ↑brink, ↑centre, ↑core, ↑corner, ↑day, ↑edge, ↑end, ↑essence, ↑existence, ↑fundamentals, ↑ …
