close on

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idiom (1)

British
: almost or nearly : close to
We walked for close on five miles.

close on

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idiom (2)

US
: to formally and legally agree to and complete (an important financial arrangement, such as the purchase of a house)
We're going to close on our house next Friday.
They closed on the deal.

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“Close on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20on. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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