擦肩而过

cā jiān ér guò

Uncommon

Definitions

1. to brush past; to pass by (sb)
2. (fig.) to miss (an opportunity, a danger etc); to have a brush (with death)

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Child Words of 擦肩而过

to rub; to scratch

and

shoulder

to cross

(experienced action marker)