at close range

Idioms  

1. Very nearby, as in At close range, the rock band was unbearably loud. Derived from shooting— range denotes the distance that missile or projectile can be made to travel—this expression soon came to mean anything in close proximity.

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at close range

Scientists hope that future spacecraft will be prepared to intercept newly discovered interstellar objects and examine them at close range.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026

That came after Hampton had scrambled across goal to stop Dilja Zomers' shot bouncing in off the far post and leapt to deny Jessen at close range.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

All over Northern Italy, organizers have unleashed a fleet of drones to capture athletes at close range while they execute terrifying feats of winter athleticism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026

"I would defy anyone not to be impressed seeing such a huge bird at close range."

From BBC ● May 28, 2025

Crossbows aren’t great at close range, so I trade mine for a dagger.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black