Close Quarters (Noun)
Meaning
A situation of being uncomfortably close to someone or something.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Usages
Examples
- She found herself in close quarters with her gossiping coworker, stuck in the elevator for several uncomfortable minutes.
- In close quarters, the argument between the siblings escalated, their voices raised and their faces reddened.
- The crowded bus made her feel uneasy as she was forced into close quarters with a stranger who had spilled coffee on his shirt.
- Living in close quarters with a messy roommate had taken a toll on her mental health and overall well-being.
- After breaking up with her cheating husband, being in close quarters with him at the family gathering was strained.