in spitting distance (of someone or something)
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.
See also: distance, someone, spit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- within spitting distance
- within spitting distance (of someone or something)
- in striking distance (of someone or something)
- within striking distance (of someone or something)
- put some distance between
- put some distance between (someone or something)
- put some distance between someone and someone/something
- into the distance
- pace (something) out
- pace out