Lingo

Distance

9 Words

5m

1.
(within|in) striking distance
Phrase

in a distance that is considerably small

The grocery store is within striking distance, so we can walk there.

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2.
a stone's throw
Phrase

a distance that is very short

The park is just a stone's throw from our house, so we go there often.

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around the corner
3.
around the corner
Phrase

used to refer to something that is very close to a particular person, place, or thing

The grocery store is just around the corner from our house, so it's very convenient for shopping.

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at hand
4.
at hand
Phrase

at a reachable distance

I always keep a pen and paper at hand in case I need to jot down any important notes during a meeting.

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5.
cheek by jowl
Phrase

near one another

In the crowded subway during rush hour, passengers stand cheek by jowl, pressed together tightly.

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6.
from A to B
Phrase

from one location to another location

The highway takes you directly from A to B, providing a straightforward route.

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7.
neck and neck
Phrase

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

The two candidates in the election are running neck and neck in the polls, making it a tight race.

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8.
off the beaten (track|path|route)
Phrase

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

I have never been to this part of the city before; it's definitely off the beaten path.

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on hand
9.
on hand
Phrase

used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

Her trainer was on hand to give advice.

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