close at hand

• Expressão que significa que algo está fisicamente perto ou facilmente acessível, ou que um acontecimento está prestes a ocorrer.

An expression meaning something is physically near or easily reachable, or that an event is about to happen very soon.

1. Physically nearB1formal

   Located very close to someone or something; within easy reach.

   Perto

   • Keep your phone close at hand in case I need to call you.
   • The emergency kit is kept close at hand in the kitchen.
   • She always has a dictionary close at hand when reading.

2. Imminent or about to happenB2formal

   Something that is likely to happen very soon.

   Iminente

   • With the deadline close at hand, the team worked overtime.
   • The final decision is close at hand.
   • Victory was close at hand, but they lost focus.