
Too close for comfort
Risk Implication
Indicates a potential risk or danger that feels too near for one's comfort.
The lightning strike was too close for comfort.
Not Literal
Can be used metaphorically, not just physically, to describe a narrow avoidance of a bad outcome.
Their financial crisis came too close for comfort to ruining the holiday plans.
Emotional Tension
Describes situations that create tension or anxiety, even if no physical danger is present.
The argument between them felt too close for comfort.
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