down the street

down the street

Literally, close to someone or something else that is located on the same street. Amy and I grew up down the street from each other and have been best friends since we were five years old. The car mechanic is right down the street—you can't miss it. I hear there's a great new band playing at the bar down the street.

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down the street

a short distance away on this same street. Sally lives just down the street. There is a drugstore down the street. It's very convenient.

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