Smith knew he was close to home.

VOA: special.2009.12.12

This movie hits very close to home.

VOA: special.2010.03.01

The political analyst believes Cairo would be better off to focus on issues close to home, whether successful or not.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

"I'm at home,digging in the dirt, or doing something that is very close to the Earth, because that's where I know how to survive."

VOA: special.2009.06.07

Critics say the similarities between the two leaders also extend to their close relations with the United States and unpopular policies at home.

VOA: standard.2009.03.13