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in/within spitting distance also in/within striking distance
very close to something or someone (often + of ) The great thing about the house is that it's within spitting distance of the sea. The move to Ascot put us within striking distance of London. within striking distance (of something) also in striking distance (of something) 1. very close to something The great thing about the house is that the ocean is within striking distance. 2. very close to achieving something The Republicans are within striking distance of winning the election. Usage notes: sometimes used in the less polite but stronger form within spitting distance of something (very near): They live within spitting distance of my house, but luckily I don't see them much. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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