Does anyone actually understand the oxymoron in the phrase "Near Miss"

Example:
Oh look at those two planes going towards eachother
**KABOOM**
Look THEY NEARLY MISSED!

understand sorry im off topic hopefully ill make someone think..
xoom

'98 Ford Contour
Bone stock except for:
Audio: JVC kdlx-100
4 Pioneers 2-180 and 2- 200 watt speakers
Meguiars Car wax

Future Mods:
Fog or Driving lights
Headlight Covers (Blackouts)
35% all around window tints