Meaning of 'Cheat death'
What does the saying 'Cheat death' mean?
Idiom: Cheat death
Meaning:
If someone cheats death, they narrowly avoid a major problem or accident.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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