B1
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To be very near to succeeding but ultimately fail.
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Cultural Background
Deeply tied to 20th-century carnival culture.
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Don't overthink it
It's just a fun way to say 'you almost did it'.
Meaning
To be very near to succeeding but ultimately fail.
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Don't overthink it
It's just a fun way to say 'you almost did it'.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
He tried to win the game, but close but no ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cigar
The idiom is fixed as 'close but no cigar'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the phrase.
Fill Blank
B1
He tried to win the game, but close but no ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cigar
The idiom is fixed as 'close but no cigar'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal.
Related Phrases
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Close call
similarA narrow escape.
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