| 词汇 | in spitting distance |
| 释义 | Idiom in spitting distancein/within spitting distance very close to something or someone.The great thing about the house is that it's within spitting distance of the sea. (often + of)The move to Ascot put us within striking distance of London. in spitting distance (of someone or something)In close proximity to or a short distance away from some desired thing, person, goal, or objective. A victory was in spitting distance, but a last penalty kick robbed them of their prize. My grandmother's house is rather old and a bit spooky, but since it is in spitting distance of the ocean, it was always a favorite summer destination when we were kids. |
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