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nar·row es·cape

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  1. close call, close shave, squeak, squeaker, narrow escapenoun

    something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin

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  1. narrow escape

    A narrow escape refers to barely managing to avoid danger, harm, failure, or any unpleasant or unfavorable situation. It is often used to describe a situation where a serious accident, disaster, or consequence is avoided by a minute margin.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of narrow escape in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of narrow escape in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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  • هروب صعبArabic
  • बाल बाल बचेHindi
  • pelarian yang sempitIndonesian
  • узкий побегRussian
  • மயிரிழையில் தப்பியTamil

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    one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid
    A ventricle
    B confrere
    C brashness
    D rung

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