at/from a distance

at a distance

1. From a far way away. At a distance, it doesn't look like much. But when you get closer, it's quite spectacular.
2. With a level of separation or detachment. It was so nice to meet the artist in person after admiring his work at a distance for so long.
See also: distance

from a distance

1. From a far way away. From a distance, it doesn't look like much. But when you get closer, it's quite spectacular.
2. With a level of separation or detachment. It was so nice to meet the artist in person after admiring his work from a distance for so long.
See also: distance
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at/from a ˈdistance

from a place or time that is not near; from far away: She had loved him at a distance for years.
See also: distance
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See also:
  • at a distance
  • from a distance
  • into the distance
  • put some distance between
  • put some distance between (someone or something)
  • put some distance between someone and someone/something
  • in striking distance (of someone or something)
  • within striking distance (of someone or something)
  • in spitting distance (of someone or something)
  • within spitting distance