close quarters close quarters {n. phr.} Limited, cramped space. With seven boy scouts in a tent, they were living in very close quarters. Categories: add yours {n. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion