“close call”
A situation in which something dangerous or unpleasant nearly happened but was narrowly avoided. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "close call" in the video clips below.
Hear how "close call" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Friends, FRONTLINE PBS | Official, NBC News, Soft White Underbelly, Joshua Weissman and 4 more.
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YouTubeFRONTLINE PBS | Official14.2M views · 2024-01-31
Democracy on Trial (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
“close call”
acting attorney general talk about a … but for the January 6 committee and
Play at 1:40:51
YouTubeNBC News377K views · 2026-04-07
NBC Nightly News Full Episode - April 6
“CLOSE CALL”
IN 60 SECONDS, THE … >>> WE'RE BACK NOW
Play at 15:08
YouTubeNBC News377K views · 2026-04-07
NBC Nightly News Full Episode - April 6
“CLOSE CALL.”
WATCH THE FRIGHTENING … THIS RIDER LOSING
Play at 15:40
TV ShowFriends
Friends — S05E20
“...close-call day.”
Yeah, maybe today's just... … Hey, thanks, Rach.
Play at 20:25
Can't play this one yet, but your timecode is ready — 20:25
YouTubeSoft White Underbelly291K views · 2025-12-01
From Police Lieutenant to Prisoner-Tom Flynn
“close call on on more than one occasion.”
it was a close call. I mean, it was … Four fronts if you
Play at 49:39
YouTubeJoshua Weissman6.7M views · 2020-03-25
Making In-N-Out Burgers At Home | But Better
“close call in my opinion with that said”
honestly head to head it was a pretty … I think I really think in and out does a
Play at 8:01
YouTubeABC News114K views · 2026-03-27
Good Morning America Full Broadcast - Friday, March 27, 2026
“close call here in Southern California.”
deadly crash at LaGuardia. An alarmingly … This chopper got so close that it
Play at 8:49
YouTubeThe Rubin Report203K views · 2025-12-05
CNN Host Goes Silent When Guest Proved She’d Done Her Homework on Drug Boat Facts
“close call but these guys re-engaging in”
the world which is hey look if there's a … the fight deserve like that's at that
Play at 20:00
YouTubeWILD 'TIL 9392K views · 2022-12-28
Am I Getting Engaged This Weekend? | Wild 'Til 9 Episode 119
“close call but what I anticipating being”
I don't know if it'll be necessarily a … the most uncomfortable is my mom and
Play at 24:02
YouTubeThe Infographics Show501K views · 2023-11-18
The JFK Assassination - What Really Happened? And More Assassination Stories (Compilation)
“close call Jean cron was the Prime”
number 10 Canadian Prime Minister's … Minister of Canada for 10 years a
Play at 4:16:21