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Yikes, that was close!
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Yikes, that was close!
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Expressing Relief
Whew, that was a close call!
Describing a Near Miss
I almost tripped, yikes, that was close!
Responding to a Scary Situation
Yikes, that was close! I thought we were in trouble.
Informal Conversation
Yikes, that was close! Good thing we made it.
Rephrased versions
Formal
That was a near miss.
Casual
That was a bit too close for comfort!
Simpler English
That was scary!
Phrases to learn
that was close
Used to express relief after narrowly avoiding a negative outcome.
Yikes
An exclamation expressing surprise, fear, or alarm.