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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Two games later, Djokovic left a drop shot within easy reach of the Dutchman, who slipped the ball past him on a sharp angle for a second break of serve.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
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—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Maritime forests, beaches, historic sites, and abundant wildlife are all within easy reach thanks to more than 20 miles of paved bike paths on the Jekyll Island Trail System.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
By maximizing storage, appliances, and counter space along two walls, galley kitchens keep everything within easy reach, making meal preparation more efficient.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Maritime forests, beaches, historic sites, and abundant wildlife are all within easy reach thanks to more than 20 miles of paved bike paths on the Jekyll Island Trail System.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
Tyler Shane The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Your Pearly Whites
These rechargeable and battery-powered models put better oral hygiene within easy reach.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Within easy reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20easy%20reach. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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