Cantidades - Distance

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "a stone's throw" y "neck and neck" se relacionan con la distancia en inglés.

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(within|in) striking distance [Frase]

in a distance that is considerably small

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

a stone's throw [Frase]

a distance that is very short

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

around the corner [Frase]

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

Ex: The library is around the corner from the office , making it easy to access for research .

at hand [Frase]

at a reachable distance

Ex: Make sure to have your ID at hand when you enter the building for security checks .

cheek by jowl [Frase]

near one another

Ex: In the cozy little café , the tables are positioned cheek by jowl , allowing for an intimate dining experience .

from A to B [Frase]

from one location to another location

Ex:

neck and neck [Frase]

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

Ex: In the talent competition , the two singers were neck and neck , receiving the same high scores from the judges .

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

Ex: Their vacation took them off the beaten track , deep into the wilderness , where they encountered breathtaking natural beauty .

on {one's} doorstep [Frase]

very near to one's home or current location

Ex: The new job opportunity is practically on his doorstep ; he wo n't have to commute far .

on hand [Frase]

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

Ex: Having extra materials on hand allows us to complete the project without delays .

Cantidades
Distance	Extent	Intensidad o Énfasis	Extremity
Número o cantidad grande	Número pequeño o cantidad pequeña	Speed