Hoeveelheden - Distance

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "a stone's throw" en "neck and neck" verband houden met afstand in het Engels.

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(within|in) striking distance [Zinsdeel]

in a distance that is considerably small

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

a stone's throw [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Our favorite café is just around the corner , perfect for grabbing a quick cup of coffee .

at hand [Zinsdeel]

at a reachable distance

Ex: I always keep my phone at hand so that I can quickly access important information .

cheek by jowl [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

from one location to another location

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neck and neck [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The companies are neck and neck in market share , each striving to gain an edge .

off the beaten (track|path|route) [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: We decided to take a hike off the beaten route and explore the remote wilderness .

on {one's} doorstep [Zinsdeel]

very near to one's home or current location

Ex: Living in the city means having cultural attractions on your doorstep .

on hand [Zinsdeel]

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 .

Hoeveelheden
Distance	Extent	Intensiteit of Nadruk	Extremity
Groot aantal of hoeveelheid	Klein aantal of hoeveelheid	Speed