Too close for comfort
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Definition och Betydelse av "too close for comfort"

too close for comfort
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in a distance so short that may cause danger, problems, or annoyance

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

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.

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The market's unpredictability made the stock investment feel too close for comfort, leading to anxiety among investors.
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.
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The dog's aggressive behavior towards the children was too close for comfort, and we separated them immediately.
The car following us on the dark, winding road was too close for comfort.
The market's unpredictability made the stock investment feel too close for comfort, leading to anxiety among investors.
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.
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