have a narrow escape
Life and death, Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Qi à NSH à NGW à ns à, meaning to go through hardships and dangers. From the romance of the Three Kingdoms.
The origin of Idioms
The 33rd chapter of romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong of Ming Dynasty: "we will die a thousand lives, and we will fight a bloody battle to win the city."
Analysis of Idioms
Near synonym: nine to one's death
Idiom usage
She has made great contributions to her life.
have a narrow escape
Carved walls and lofty buildings - diāo qiáng jùn yǔ
be prepared for danger in times of peace - jū ān sī wēi