too close for comfort
The phrase "too close for comfort" describes situations where the proximity of an event or object induces unease, anxiety, or fear.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Uncomfortably near to being dangerous or problematic.
Example
- The car swerved and stopped just inches away from the tree, too close for comfort.
B2Emotional
(informal)So similar or applicable to one's situation that it causes distress.
Example
- Her story about losing a loved one hit too close for comfort, reminding him of his own recent loss.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "too close for comfort":
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