a stone's throw

idiomatic noun phrase

Meaning

A very short distance away.

Examples

The beach is just a stone's throw from our cottage.
They live a stone's throw from the train station, which makes commuting very easy.

Synonyms: near, close, nearby, within walking distance

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a stone's throw

idiomatic noun phrase

Pronunciation: ə ˈstoʊnz θroʊ

Definition

A very short distance away.

Examples

The beach is just a stone's throw from our cottage.
They live a stone's throw from the train station, which makes commuting very easy.
We found a lovely park that was only a stone's throw away from the museum.

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