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.

What is the origin of the idiom "too close for comfort" and when to use it?

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too (close|near) for comfort

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Definition und Bedeutung von „too close for comfort“ im Englischen

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