Related Clues:

• The gin ran out -- almost a disaster
• Even the short-sighted could plainly see that it was dangerous
• After nagging, initially only human to shed pounds? It's almost disastrous!
• Close shave for the guardian angel perhaps
• Northern land in front of Germany? It's almost a disaster!
• Almost a disaster -- the gin ran out
• Something that barely avoids failure or disaster
• Northern gent with hair cut and close shave
• Lucky escape
• Lucky escape: electrician finally making circuit safe