Quantidades - Distance

Descubra como os idiomas em inglês como "a stone's throw" e "neck and neck" se relacionam com a distância em inglês.

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(within|in) striking distance [frase]

in a distance that is considerably small

Ex: Our office is within striking distance of the coffee shop , making it convenient for breaks .

a stone's throw [frase]

a distance that is very short

Ex: The school is a stone 's throw from our neighborhood , which is convenient for the kids .

around the corner [frase]

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

Ex: The bus stop is just around the corner , so we wo n't have to walk far to catch the bus .

at hand [frase]

at a reachable distance

Ex: Having a first-aid kit at hand is crucial during emergencies .

cheek by jowl [frase]

near one another

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

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: The chess match reached a point where both players were neck and neck , and it could have gone either way .

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

Ex:

on {one's} doorstep [frase]

very near to one's home or current location

Ex: With a supportive community on her doorstep , she felt a strong sense of belonging .

on hand [frase]

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

Ex: Her trainer was on hand to give advice .

Quantidades
Distance	Extent	Intensidade ou Ênfase	Extremity
Número ou quantidade grande	Pequeno número ou quantidade pequena	Speed