expression, na-adjective
just safe; barely made it; only just OK
Colloquial phrase used when someone barely avoids a negative outcome, such as being late, failing, or missing a deadline. Often said with relief.
電車が遅れたけど、会議にはギリギリセーフで間に合った。
The train was late, but I made it to the meeting just in time.
試験の点数、本当にギリギリセーフだったよ。
My exam score was really just barely passing.