How is the phrase Das war knapp translated from German to English

English translation
That was a close call
phrase

Gesagt direkt nachdem fast etwas passiert wäre.

Said right after something bad almost happened.

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  • Das war knapp — ich habe ihn nicht gesehen. — That was a close call — I didn't see him.

  • Wow, das war knapp. — Wow, that was a close call.

  • Das war knapp, fahren wir langsamer. — That was a close call, let's slow down.

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