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close quarters
[klohs]
noun
a small, cramped place or position.
direct and close contact in a fight.
They met at close quarters, exchanging many quick jabs.
close quarters
/ əʊ /
plural noun
a narrow cramped space or position
engaged in hand-to-hand combat
in close proximity; very near together
Word History and Origins
Origin of close quarters1
Example Sentences
Like “Friends,” to which “Adults” will inevitably be compared, it’s a story of young people living in close quarters, conveniently both for them and for the purposes of comedy.
During this year's Women's Premier League, where she led Mumbai to the title, I was fortunate to watch her at close quarters.
Do you live in an apartment building or close quarters with your neighbors?
The trial has offered a rare chance for the French public to see the once-revered actor - star of films like Green Card and Cyrano de Bergerac - at close quarters.
A DBS would help potentially weed out abusive candidates, and prevent them working in close quarters with junior staff, White said.
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