Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hit, too, close, to, home. / (idiomatic) To occur too close for comfort; to happen dangerously or uncomfortably near.

To accept one's duty patriotically, particularly (idiomatic, euphemistic) to endure unwanted affection or sex due to social pressures.

Synonym of when one door closes, another opens

(euphemistic) To die; to pass away.

(rare) Synonym of close only counts in horseshoes

simple past tense and past participle of close one's eyes and think of England

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of close one's eyes and think of England

(idiomatic) To avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.

When one opportunity is lost, another opportunity soon becomes available.

Alternative form of close only counts in horseshoes