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within striking distance |
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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But just as he got within striking distance, the lady drew out a revolver and shot the animal, breaking his backbone. I'm working on an invention of a new aeroplane stabilizer, and if I go now it will be just at a time when I am within striking distance of success. But when he saw the canoe come down the river and take in Rokoff, when he saw it make for the Kincaid, he realized that only by possessing himself of a canoe could he hope to transport the beasts of the pack within striking distance of the enemy. |
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