Definition
To occur too close for comfort; to happen dangerously or uncomfortably near.
To be relatable in a negative way; to cause negative emotions by being similar or reminding; to be uncomfortably alike one's personal negative experiences.
In Context
- "I just barely managed to keep my job during the layoff – it really hit too close to home."
- "As a veteran, the war film I watched yesterday hit too close to home, making me remember many awful things."