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dodged a bullet

Idiom Safety

Meaning

To narrowly escape a dangerous or unlucky situation.

Example Sentences

"We really dodged a bullet when that deal fell through."

Related Expressions

off the air

no longer being broadcasted

jump on the bandwagon

to join something that is already popular or successful

a blast from the past

something that reminds you of an earlier time

hit below the belt

to act unfairly or say something hurtful

bite your tongue

to stop yourself from saying something you want to say

game plan

a carefully thought-out strategy