close to home

📖 general
Meaning
having a personal connection or relevance
Literal Meaning
near one's home
Example
“The documentary's topic was close to home for me, as it dealt with issues in my community.”

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all bets are off

The situation has entirely changed, and previous assumptions or agreements no longer apply.

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all ears

Listening eagerly and attentively.