How is the phrase escapou por pouco translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
a close call
phrase

Momento em que quase aconteceu algo mau.

A moment when something bad almost happened.

Examples with “escapou por pouco”

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  • No cruzamento escapou por pouco. — That was a close call at the crossing.

  • Na autoestrada escapou por pouco. — We had a close call on the motorway.

  • Mais uma destas e vou a pé. — One more close call and I'm walking.

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