close to home 

1.) Figurative: A metaphorical phrase for that which affects a person directly, or is of personal concern to him or her.

2.) Literal: Within close proximity to a person's home or dwelling.

Drunk Driving is a subject that hits close to home with members of MADD.

The bombs hit close to home last night; they were only a few miles away.

close to home by Dispatch Kick Ass July 16, 2004

close to the vest 

keep something secret, to hold something close so no one else can see it

Though it was just a friendly game of Go-Fish, Henry kept his cards close to the vest, not letting anyone else see which cards he held.

He played the murder close to the vest so he could work out all the details before the police found out.

close to the vest by social catalyst February 11, 2006

close to the kernel

Adjective. The term is used to indicate that someone or something has a nerd or geek-like quality. It is also used by geeks to describe other, more hard-core geeks. It's connotation may be positive or negative depending on tone.

The term comes from the software industry, where kernel programming is among the most technically involved. From an informal standpoint, the more connected people are with kernel software, the higher the chances are of them being geek-like.

John is always talking about role-playing games on his computer - he's close to the kernel.

close to the kernel by Juan Carlos Jimenez July 23, 2007

Close to the flagpole 

Term used in the military or government to describe being near a headquarters. The flagpole is often located near this building. Its not someplace most people want to be since it usually involves political infighting, following all rules to the letter and bureaucratic drudgery.

This can even mean working in a different building some distance away but the common thought is that the closer you physically are, the worse it can be.

I've been goofing off way out here but they're moving me close to the flagpole.

Close to the flagpole by sfmc98 September 30, 2009

Close to me 

You and I have become close,and as a result,I hold you emotionally dear to me

'CLOSE TO ME!!!ClOsE tO mE!!!! cLoSe To MEEE!!!C L O S E T O M E!!!!!!!!'

Close to me by school doesn't help us December 28, 2019

close to home 

'Close to Home' simply means the act of committing something less than savoury with your girls best friend.

Dumbass A; Dude i just totally boned Finola's best friend!

Dumbass B; Man! That was a bit close to home wasn't it?

Dumbass A; Yea, but as long as i be hitting that sweet ass - it's all gravy.

close to home by Jingles July 23, 2004

close to home 

Slang used to describe the act of cunnilingus, referencing that all human's original "home" was the womb.

After a few minutes of making out, it was time to get close to home.

close to home by Media Assassin July 22, 2004