English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i think we just dodged a bullet" Mean?
Learn what "i think we just dodged a bullet" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
I think we just dodged a bullet. Don't you?
This means a dangerous or bad situation was avoided.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 26
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying they narrowly avoided a bad outcome.
Usage Scenario
Use it after escaping a mistake, problem, or bad relationship. It is common in casual spoken English.
Better ways to say it
1
We dodged a bullet.
2
That was a close call.
3
We got lucky there.
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