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that was close! it just barely missed! (exclamation when something just misses happening, e.g., when narrowly missing an intended target, or when almost getting hit, as by a car)

Keywords

almost
close 2
miss 2

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Eluwe-te 'pasittahal - 'kayya! (baseball) He almost hit it over the fence - oh no! (DAF)

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