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A near thing

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Context Matters

Use 'a near thing' when telling about events where an outcome was uncertain until the last moment.

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When we landed safely after severe turbulence, I whispered, 'It was a near thing.'
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Implied Relief

'A near thing' often implies relief that something worse didn't happen.

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Jim returned from the wild river trip unharmed; it was such a near thing!
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Tense Situations

Use it when talking about tense situations with high stakes or risk.

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He avoided the accident by inches. It was a near thing, indeed.
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