within easy reach

idiom

1
: close enough to be touched or picked up : nearby
He likes to keep a dictionary within easy reach when he's writing.
2
: close enough to be achieved
Victory was within easy reach.

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If the Bobcats manage even half that production on a regular basis, freshman quarterback Brad Jackson’s job becomes immensely easier … and the fictional Pac-12 title comes within easy reach. Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 Scenic trails, sweeping overlooks and welcoming mountain towns are all within easy reach, without the need for exhausting drives or endless winding roads. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The resort's prime location in the Great Smoky Mountains puts countless outdoor adventures within easy reach, from hiking to white water rafting and fly fishing. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025 Hooks are a simple but handy feature in any entryway, keeping outerwear, bags, and umbrellas within easy reach while preventing clutter from piling up on chairs or tables. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for within easy reach

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“Within easy reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20easy%20reach. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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