from near and far
from near and far
From many different places, often ones that are a long distance away. People came from near and far when they heard we were offering free doughnuts today. I was so touched that family and friends came from near and far to attend my 40th birthday party.
See also: and, far, near
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- far and near
- from far and near
- 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 (of someone or something)