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Almost a hit with the girl next door (4,4)

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I believe the answer is:

near miss

This clue is a double definition.

'almost a hit' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'girl next door' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'with the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for near miss that I've seen before include "meeting thankfully avoided" , "not a success" , "Attempt that just fails to be successful" , "Not a direct hit, but very close" , "Almost successful shot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Irish News.
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