beyond the reach of
Definition of beyond the reach of
: beyond the control of His illness was beyond the reach of medicine.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: on or to the farther side : farther
: in addition : besides
: on or to the farther side of : at a greater distance than
: out of the reach or sphere (see 1sphere 4b) of
: in a degree or amount surpassing
: something that lies on or to the farther side : something that lies beyond (see 1beyond 1)
: something that lies outside the scope of ordinary experience
: hereafter
: to stretch out : extend
: thrust
: to touch or grasp by extending a part of the body (such as a hand) or an object
: a continuous stretch or expanse
: a straight portion of a stream or river
: the action or an act of reaching
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