too close for comfort

phrase

variants or less commonly too near for comfort

: close enough to make a person feel nervous, worried, or upset

That bus came a little too close for comfort!

When we went out for drinks together, I realized we were getting too close for comfort.

Examples of too close for comfort in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While there are few similarities to be found in the brands' packaging and products, some commentators are claiming the name and message are too close for comfort. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026

Tafoya isn't expected to win but Minnesota could be too close for comfort for Democrats. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026

The intensity of the games have been almost too close for comfort. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

No category fell below the academy’s 40-entry minimum to sustain five nominees in the category, though with just 43 entries this year, best opera recording is a little too close for comfort. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for too close for comfort

• discomfort