too close for comfort

Idioms  

1. Also, too close to home. Dangerously nearby or accurate, as in That last shot was too close for comfort, or Their attacks on the speaker hit too close to home, and he left in a huff.

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Example Sentences

Even if the plaintiffs lose 5–4—and it is an if—that margin will be far too close for comfort.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2026

"This particular situation was a bit too close for comfort really," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

As it turns out, the likeness may have been too close for comfort.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2024

Although there are no known reports indicating the current bovine strain has made its way into Canada, there is no doubt that it is getting too close for comfort.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2024

Ms. Wockley was always too close for comfort.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds