Dodge a/the bullet

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To narrowly avoid a risky, dangerous, or unpleasant situation.

John didn't take that risky job overseas and later found out the company went bankrupt. He really dodged a bullet.
Visual representation of "dodge a/the bullet" - To narrowly avoid a risky, dangerous, or unpleasant situation.

Often appears as...

  • dodge a financial bullet
  • dodge a major bullet

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Informal

Colloquial

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Narrow Escape

Emphasizes narrowly avoiding something potentially harmful.

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She dodged a bullet when her faulty car brakes didn't cause an accident.
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Colloquial Usage

Used in informal speech, not in formal writing or formal speeches.

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When his ex started causing trouble at the party, Mike dodged a bullet by leaving early.
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Not Literal

It's a metaphorical expression; there's no actual bullet or dodging.

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Finding that error in my report before it was sent out meant I dodged a bullet!
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