far and near

From many different places, often ones that are a long distance away. People came from far and near when they heard we were offering free doughnuts today. I was so touched that family and friends came from far and near to attend my 40th birthday party.

far and near

Everywhere, at a distance and nearby. For example, People came from far and near to see the Pope. [c. a.d. 1000]

See also: and, far, near

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See also:

from far and near
from near and far
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

词组	far and near
释义	far and near far and near From many different places, often ones that are a long distance away. People came from far and near when they heard we were offering free doughnuts today. I was so touched that family and friends came from far and near to attend my 40th birthday party. See also: and, far, near Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. far and near Everywhere, at a distance and nearby. For example, People came from far and near to see the Pope. [c. a.d. 1000] See also: and, far, near The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: from far and near from near and far 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
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