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come close come to a close draw to a close have a close shave hit one where one lives hot on heels in close quarters keep a close watch on keep a tight rein on keep cards close to chest keep close watch on play cards close to chest sail close to the wind shut the door on shut up shop too close for comfort too close to call within hailing distance