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Meaning of this close | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

Extremely close, either physically or metaphorically; especially used when discussing frustration, barely maintaining one's composure or patience, etc.

not-comparable

Examples

“I am this close to turning the car around and cancelling this entire vacation. Don't try me!”
“We were like sisters; we were this close.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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