"this close" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} this close (not comparable)
  1. Extremely close, either physically or metaphorically; especially used when discussing frustration, barely maintaining one's composure or patience, etc. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: thisclose
    Sense id: en-this_close-en-adj-t2JIZj36 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "I am this close to turning the car around and cancelling this entire vacation. Don't try me!",
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