YOU WERE CLOSE

Definition: Indicating that someone was near to achieving something or correctly guessing something, but fell short.

Synonyms: Almost There, Near Miss, So Close, Close Call, Within Reach

Usage Examples in Sentences

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You were close to winning the race, but your friend sprinted ahead at the last moment.
#2
After hours of solving the puzzle, you were close to cracking the secret code.
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Despite your efforts, you were close to mastering the guitar solo, but a bit more practice is needed.
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You were close to winning the game, but you missed the final shot.
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If you were close to understanding the concept, I can explain it further.
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Winning the game was within your reach, but unfortunately, you were close to making a critical mistake.
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At the end of the race, you were close to crossing the finish line first, but your stamina gave out.
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Despite your efforts, you were close to solving the puzzle, yet a crucial piece was missing.
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You were close to finding the solution, but the complexity of the problem proved to be too much.
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The exam results revealed that you were close to getting a perfect score, yet a few errors cost you dearly.
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As you approached the treasure, you were close to uncovering its location, but the map led you astray.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: Thank you for your presentation on the new marketing strategy. It was insightful, but I think there's room for improvement in the implementation phase.B: I appreciate your feedback. We'll definitely work on refining the implementation process. Did you find any specific areas lacking?A: Yes, I think the timeline could be more realistic, and we might need to allocate more resources to certain aspects. However, your analysis of the target audience was spot on.B: Thank you. We did extensive research on that. It's reassuring to know that our efforts were recognized, even if there are areas for improvement.A: Exactly, you were close to hitting the mark. With a few adjustments, I'm confident we can achieve our goals.
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