Amounts - Distance

Discover how English idioms like "a stone's throw" and "neck and neck" relate to distance in English.

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(within|in) striking distance [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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 [phrase]

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 [phrase]

at a reachable distance

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

cheek by jowl [phrase]

near one another

Ex: At the music festival , fans gathered cheek by jowl in front of the stage to get a close view of the performers .

from A to B [phrase]

from one location to another location

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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

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

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 [phrase]

very near to one's home or current location

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

on hand [phrase]

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

Ex: The store keeps a variety of products on hand to meet customer demand .

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Distance	Extent	Intensity or Emphasis	Extremity
Large Number or Amount	Small Number or Amount	Speed