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    spitting distance

    noun

    • 1. a very short distance: "the hotel is within spitting distance of the beach"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIN/WITHIN SPITTING DISTANCE - Cambridge English Dictionary

    IN/WITHIN SPITTING DISTANCE definition: 1. If something is in or within spitting distance, it is very close: 2. If something is in or…. Learn more.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spitting distanceSpitting distance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    May 23, 2024 · The meaning of SPITTING DISTANCE is a short distance. How to use spitting distance in a sentence.

  5. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › spitting+distanceSpitting distance - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    Close proximity or a short distance, as to or away from some desired thing, person, goal, or objective. Used especially in the phrase "in/within spitting distance." A victory was within spitting distance for the home team, but a late penalty kick robbed them of their prize.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › spitting distanceSPITTING DISTANCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Spitting distance definition: a short space or distance. See examples of SPITTING DISTANCE used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › spitting-distanceSPITTING DISTANCE definition and meaning | Collins English ...

    noun. a short space or distance. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'spitting distance' in a sentence. spitting distance. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins.

  8. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › within+spittingWithin spitting distance - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    In close proximity to or a short distance away from some desired thing, person, goal, or objective. A World Cup victory was within spitting distance for Germany, but a last penalty kick robbed them of their prize.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWITHIN SPITTING DISTANCE definition and meaning | Collins ...

    within spitting distance. very close to a particular place. Most of the world's biggest financial firms are already established within spitting distance of the Bank of England. very close to achieving an amount, a level, or a goal. We are now within spitting distance of our goal. We've raised $9542.55.