Learn · Sentences Exclamatory Sentences
Wow, that was a close call!
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Wow, that was a close call!
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How to use in different contexts
Expressing Relief
Wow, that was a close call! I'm so relieved.
Describing a Near Miss
We almost crashed, wow, that was a close call!
Responding to a Dangerous Situation
Phew! That was a close call. We're lucky to be okay.
Adding Emphasis
I almost failed the test, wow, that was a close call!
Rephrased versions
Formal
That was a narrowly avoided incident.
Casual
Whew, that was a near thing!
Simpler English
That was scary, but we're okay.
Phrases to learn
close call
A situation where something bad almost happened.
Wow
An exclamation expressing surprise or amazement.