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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Near Thing.
Near Thing - as a noun
Something that barely avoids failure or disaster
Example Sentences
"That was a near thing, but luckily we made it out safely."
"Missing the train by a minute was a near thing."
"The match was a near thing, with both teams displaying great skill."
"It was a near thing, but we managed to finish the project on time."
"The race was a near thing, with the winner crossing the finish line just milliseconds ahead."