near miss

/ˌˈnɪər ˌmɪs/
/nɪə mɪs/
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Other forms: near misses

Definitions of near miss
  1. noun
    an accidental collision that is narrowly avoided
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    type of:
    misadventure, mischance, mishap
    an instance of misfortune
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