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striking distance


striking distance

noun

Definition of STRIKING DISTANCE

: a distance from which something can be easily reached or attained <almost within striking distance of their goal>
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Examples of STRIKING DISTANCE

  1. The snake was within striking distance.

First Known Use of STRIKING DISTANCE

1751

Rhymes with STRIKING DISTANCE

go the distance, keep one's distance, shouting distance

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