perilously close to

phrase

somewhat formal
: at or to a point where one is in great danger of (something happening)
The company was perilously close to bankruptcy.
She came perilously close to drowning.

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The actor requested years ago that Cahn inform him ahead of time of any character reveals being kept hidden, so as to feel more equipped to play a guy holding his cards perilously close to the chest. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 The modern city has been battered by Israeli aerial bombardment, with some strikes landing perilously close to the columns, Roman baths, and necropolis. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026 Sticking with our Porsche analogy, that elevates the Emira perilously close to 911 territory. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 Now, Denver is over the first apron and perilously close to the second. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perilously close to

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“Perilously close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perilously%20close%20to. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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