The document discusses various idioms related to the word "home" and "close", providing definitions for phrases like "home-made", "homesick", "home sweet home", "home from home", "make yourself home", "close call", "take a close look", "close friends", and "(be) too close for comfort". The phrases relate to feelings of comfort, familiarity and proximity to home, as well as danger, careful examination and intimacy with friends.
The document discusses various idioms related to the word "home" and "close", providing definitions for phrases like "home-made", "homesick", "home sweet home", "home from home", "make yourself home", "close call", "take a close look", "close friends", and "(be) too close for comfort". The phrases relate to feelings of comfort, familiarity and proximity to home, as well as danger, careful examination and intimacy with friends.
The document discusses various idioms related to the word "home" and "close", providing definitions for phrases like "home-made", "homesick", "home sweet home", "home from home", "make yourself home", "close call", "take a close look", "close friends", and "(be) too close for comfort". The phrases relate to feelings of comfort, familiarity and proximity to home, as well as danger, careful examination and intimacy with friends.
Home-made Homesick Home sweet home Home from home Make yourself home
- A place where you are just as comfortable as is you were at home.
- Unhappy because of being away from home for a long period.
- Made at home and not bought from a shop.
- A person’s home is preferable to all other places.
- Relax and make yourself comfortable in someone else’s place.
Close Close call Take a close look Close friends (be) too close for comfort
- A short distance away in distance or time
- A narrow escape from something bad or dangerous - To look at/ check something carefully and thoroughly - People you know well and share your thoughts with - Being in a situation that feels threatening or uncomfortable