Cool MateMeaning of That was close
A reaction to narrowly avoiding a bad situation.
In simple words: It almost happened but didn't.
That was close in a sentence
- I almost tripped on the stairs; **that was close**!
- When the car swerved, I thought, **that was close**.
- You nearly dropped your phone—**that was close**.
How to use That was close
Used after a near miss or when something could have been worse. Appropriate in casual conversations but not in formal writing or settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a close call, like narrowly avoiding a car accident.
Related words
Collocations with That was close
- that was really close
- too close for comfort
- close call
- very close
Synonyms for That was close
- that was a near miss
- that was a close call
- that was risky
- that was tight
Common mistakes with That was close
- Used in serious situations where it doesn't fit.
- Said too early before something is completely resolved.
- Confused with 'that was lucky' in meaning.
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Frequently asked questions about That was close
What does That was close mean?
It almost happened but didn't.
What is the definition of That was close?
A reaction to narrowly avoiding a bad situation.
How do you use That was close in a sentence?
I almost tripped on the stairs; **that was close**!
Can you give another example of That was close?
When the car swerved, I thought, **that was close**.
What are synonyms for That was close?
Common alternatives include that was a near miss, that was a close call, that was risky, that was tight.
What words go with That was close?
It commonly pairs with that was really close, too close for comfort, close call, very close.
What are common mistakes when using That was close?
Used in serious situations where it doesn't fit. Said too early before something is completely resolved. Confused with 'that was lucky' in meaning.
How do you pronounce That was close?
US: //ðæt wəz kloʊs//, UK: //ðat wəz kləʊs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is That was close formal or informal?
"That was close" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use That was close?
Used after a near miss or when something could have been worse. Appropriate in casual conversations but not in formal writing or settings.