too (close|near) for comfort
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in a distance so short that may cause danger, problems, or annoyance
The idiom "too close for comfort" originated from the idea that a situation or circumstance is uncomfortably close to a point where it could become problematic, threatening, or undesirable. It is typically used to describe scenarios in which one feels uneasy or anxious due to the proximity of a potential danger, inconvenience, or unpleasantness, emphasizing the need for more distance or safety.
- The car following us on the dark, winding road was too close for comfort.
- The political situation in the region became too near for comfort when tensions escalated.
- Having an open flame near the gas leak was too close for comfort, and we quickly evacuated.
- The dog's aggressive behavior towards the children was too close for comfort, and we separated them immediately.
- The market's unpredictability made the stock investment feel too close for comfort, leading to anxiety among investors.