closebutnocigar Almost there "Just missed!" Almost made it "You almost had it" Pessimistic "almost" Not quite adequate Airline reports on seating in coach "That was a real good try" "Sorry, you just missed" "Nice try" "A winner ... almost" ''You almost had it'' "Almost!" A bit off, sadly “Not quite” "A winner … almost" Words to a first runner-up "A winner " Title for Zeppo Marx's memoirs? Phrase for a narrow miss Off-the-target phrase Comment on a near-miss Not quite