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.

(idiomatic, dated) To return in disappointment, or in a spirit of contrition.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see have, a, safe, trip, home.

present participle of keep the home fires burning

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of keep the home fires burning

simple past tense and past participle of keep the home fires burning

(baseball) A plate appearance where the batter is able to reach home due to major fielding errors, on a scale not usually seen at that level of play.

plural of Little League home run

(idiomatic) To consume so much of someone's store of food that little or none is left for the owner.

(figuratively) To cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well.