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 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

close to home 

To cornhole. See Cornholing

Hey lets go close to home

close to home by Baier July 19, 2004

That hit close to home 

You often say this sentence to someone when you strongly relate with their problems because you more likely had this problem before or you still have it

Maria: I'm diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety
Julie: That hit close to home

That hit close to home by Kaivosguy11 May 23, 2020

don't shit too close to home 

means don't do things in your neighborhood or where you live.

Don't shit too close to home by, for example, bringing strangers into your house and then fighting with them inside your house (since they know where you live).

don't shit too close to home by Timmy MMA November 16, 2007

look a little closer to home 

(v.) To search for treachery in ones' closest friends and family.

Me? No mate, you should look a little closer to home. Ever notice why your son is always late from school on wednesday?

look a little closer to home by Kung-Fu Jesus May 20, 2004