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Too close for comfort

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Risk Implication

Indicates a potential risk or danger that feels too near for one's comfort.

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The lightning strike was too close for comfort.
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Not Literal

Can be used metaphorically, not just physically, to describe a narrow avoidance of a bad outcome.

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Their financial crisis came too close for comfort to ruining the holiday plans.
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Emotional Tension

Describes situations that create tension or anxiety, even if no physical danger is present.

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The argument between them felt too close for comfort.
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