Meaning of close quarters | Babel Free

Definitions

Very near proximity; cramped conditions.

plural, plural-only

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Examples

“They were fighting at close⟳ quarters.”

“Four-to-a-room is living in close⟳ quarters.”

“I was also advised to put⟳ on a belt and carry⟳ a short cudgel or bludgeon in it, for, as Jack truly remarked, the sling would be of little use⟳ if we should chance to come⟳ to close⟳ quarters with any wild animal.”

“One can love⟳ one's neighbours in the abstract, or even at a distance, but at close⟳ quarters it's almost impossible.”

“With a sword and shield he could have⟳ let⟳ his enemies come⟳ to very close⟳ quarters with perfect impunity to himself and then have⟳ run⟳ them through with infinite ease.”

“He was able to watch⟳ some of the younger players he introduced into the squad at close⟳ quarters and may be able to see⟳ them in England action once more against the Danes.”

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