جستجو
close to home
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یادآور حقیقت
resonating deeply with someone's personal experiences, feelings, or beliefs
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "close to home" and when to use it?
The exact origin of the idiom "close to home" is not well-documented, but its use in English likely dates back many centuries. It is likely derived from the idea that events or situations that occur physically close to one's home are more likely to have a direct impact on one's life and emotions. Over time, it has been extended to describe situations or experiences that are personally relevant or emotionally significant.
مثال
His song about losing a loved one brought tears to my eyes - it was so close to home.
The student vibrated between studying abroad and staying close to home for their college education.
The news about the natural disaster hitting that region hit close to home for the residents who had friends and family there.
She faced a difficult choice between studying abroad or staying close to home for university.
John applied to several colleges across the country before finally deciding on one close to home.
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