close at hand

• Выражение, означающее, что что-то находится физически рядом или легко доступно, или что событие должно произойти очень скоро.

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.

   Рядом

   • 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.

   Близкий

   • 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.