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yardarm to

idiom
Meaning

Very close to, very nearby.

Examples
SIMPLE

The ship is yardarm to the dock.

CONTEXTUAL

We parked our car yardarm to the entrance so we could walk inside quickly.

COMPLEX

The small fishing boat drifted yardarm to the jagged rocks, narrowly avoiding a disaster in the dark.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    yardarm it

    To begin to drink alcohol once it is late enough in the day.

  2. 02

    yardarm to yardarm

    Very close to each other.

Last updated April 17, 2026