close in (on someone or something)

close in (on someone or something)
close in (on someone or something)
1. Lit. to move inward on someone or something. •

The cops were closing in on the thugs.

They closed in quietly and trapped the bear.

2. Fig. [for threats or negative feelings] to overwhelm or seem to surround someone or something. •

My problems are closing in on me.

I feel trapped. Everything is closing in.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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