Near enough to cause discomfort. / Near enough to be dangerous. / So similar or applicable to one's situation that it causes distress. / Frightening because of almost resulting in injury or disaster.

Alternative form of close order drill

(military) Practice in marching, formations, and formal handling of arms carried out standing shoulder-to-shoulder and at attention.

Deeply cared about; beloved or being the object of great concern.

In a deeply concerned manner or with great love.

(figuratively) With very little effort.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play it close to the hip

present participle of play it close to the hip

To behave conservatively and discreetly.

simple past tense and past participle of play it close to the hip