How is the phrase per un soffio translated from Italian to English

English translation
a close call
phrase

Un momento in cui è quasi successo qualcosa di brutto.

A moment when something bad almost happened.

Examples with “per un soffio”

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  • All'incrocio è andata bene per un soffio. — That was a close call at the crossing.

  • In autostrada è andata per un soffio. — We had a close call on the motorway.

  • Ancora una volta per un soffio e vado a piedi. — One more close call and I'm walking.

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