Close Shave Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Close shave What does Close shave mean?	If you have a close shave, you very nearly have a serious accident or get into trouble.
close shave What does close shave mean?	an accident or incident that almost happens but does not happen	I had a close shave when I almost missed my airplane flight.
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On a roll What does "On a roll" mean?	If you're on a roll, you're moving from success to success.

burden of proof What does "burden of proof" mean?	the necessity to prove a disputed fact as required by the laws of evidence	The burden of proof during the trial fell on the man who had accused his employee of theft.
have one`s ass in a sling What does "have one`s ass in a sling" mean?	be in an uncomfortable predicament, be at a disadvantage	He really has his ass in a sling now that he has quit his job and can`t find another one.
Man of parts What does "Man of parts" mean?	A man of parts is a person who is talented in a number of different areas or ways.

have one's head screwed on right/straight What does "have one's head screwed on right/straight" mean?	to be sensible and make good decisions	The woman has her head screwed on right. She always makes good decisions.
cool (also kewl) What does "cool (also kewl)" mean?	(also kewl): neat, special, wonderful.	"The Coffee Shoppe on the Web is really cool!"
make way for (someone or something) What does "make way for (someone or something)" mean?	stand aside, move so someone can go through	The truck went to the side of the road to make way for the ambulance.

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Close Shave Idiom