in close quarters

(slightly formal) also at close quarters

in a small area together with others Living in close quarters, college students frequently catch colds from each other.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of quarters (a place to live or stay)

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Elise	e-LEE-zə (German), e-LEE-se (Norwegian, Danish, Swedish), i-LEES (English), i-LEEZ (English)	German, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, English
Brunhilda	-	History
Nielsen	['nilsən]
Jef	YEF	Dutch
Caelie	KAY-lee	English (Rare)
Kern	[kə:n]