Lingo

Distance

9 Words

5m

1.
(within|in) striking distance
短语

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

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2.
a stone's throw
短语

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
短语

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
短语

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
短语

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

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6.
from A to B
短语

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

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7.
neck and neck
短语

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)
短语

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
短语

Her trainer was on hand to give advice.

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