close at hand
idiom
: near in time or place
I always keep a few tissues close at hand.
The time for us to leave was close at hand.
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Your favorite astrology lover can keep the stars close at hand.
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Lighter deployments may also succeed if members of the international community have additional forces close at hand that can be accessed if needed.
—Jon Western, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011
That mean's the first snowfall of the season could be close at hand.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
With Amazon October Prime Day close at hand, popular hiking and outdoor gear have already been heavily discounted through Wednesday, October 9.
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Lighter deployments may also succeed if members of the international community have additional forces close at hand that can be accessed if needed.
—Jon Western, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011
That mean's the first snowfall of the season could be close at hand.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
With Amazon October Prime Day close at hand, popular hiking and outdoor gear have already been heavily discounted through Wednesday, October 9.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Close at hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20at%20hand. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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