at close range at close range {adv. phr.} Close by; in proximity. The police officer fired at the fleeing murder suspect at close range. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: A Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss