within grasp

within grasp

1. Literally, so close that one can or can nearly grasp it with one's hands. A possessive adjective or proper noun can be used between "within" and "grasp." I had to shimmy my chair over to the counter so the TV remote was within grasp. The ball was within his grasp as he dove into the air and stretched his arms out, but it slipped through his fingers at the last moment.
2. Very near to being obtainable or achievable. A possessive adjective or proper noun can be used between "within" and "grasp." The Super Bowl championship was within their grasp, when the quarterback slipped on the AstroTurf and fumbled the ball, allowing the other team to score a last-minute touchdown and win the game. This novel is a masterpiece, Sarah. I feel like the Booker Prize could be within grasp for you.
3. Very close to being apprehended. A possessive adjective or proper noun can be used between "within" and "grasp." Police have issued a statement that the fugitive is within their grasp, and that he should be in custody within 48 hours. The rogue agent was within grasp, but he managed to elude the CIA at the last moment.
See also: grasp, within
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*within one's grasp

 
1. Lit. where one can grasp something with one's hand. (*Typically: be ~;, get ~; get something ~.) The rope was within his grasp, but he was too weak to reach for it.
2. . Fig. [for something] to be obtainable; [for a goal] to be almost won. (Does not involve grabbing or grasping. *Typically: be ~; get ~; get something ~.) Victory is within our grasp, so we must keep playing the game to win. Her goal is within her grasp at last.
See also: grasp, within
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • hold (one's) hand
  • hold hand
  • hold someone's hand
  • pluck off
  • hold by
  • hold by (something)
  • pluck out
  • pluck out of pluck out
  • pick up
  • get your hands on someone
References in classic literature
These last now hoist the bucket within grasp of the Indian, to whom another person has reached up a very long pole.
Moby Dick LXVIII CXXXIV
Austria added that it wasn't just a salvaged season for them, but the title in the second conference meant that the Grand Slam is once again within grasp.
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And outgoing Business Secretary Greg Clark said the future of British Steel was "certainly within grasp" in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Steel buyout closer?
THE future of key Teesside employer British Steel is "certainly within grasp", according to Business Secretary Greg Clark.
British Steel's future 'within grasp'
The journey is affordable which makes the moon appear closer to the earth, and the celestial object is within grasp and firing our imagination to go to worlds known and unknown.
KT Edit: Moon now, Mars next for human exploration
In the past two days, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg as well as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have said a comprehensive peace agreement with the Taliban is within grasp.
China offers to play guarantor for Afghan peace deal
"Everything running smoothly, the pressure seems to be off, great opportunities within grasp and ahead of plan.
Power is nothing without maintaining [...]
Asked if he's relieved that negotiations are finally under way and that a resolution to the long and drawn out row is within grasp, Robins said: "They are in talks.
GROUNDS FOR HOPE; ROBINS: LET'S SEE IF WE CAN GET THINGS RESOLVED TO STAY AT THE RICOH
But Kaptain has been a steadying hand in good and difficult times, and his dreams for Elgin to be a "City of Choice" are still within grasp.
Mayor: Dave Kaptain
On the sidelines of the summit, May said it has made good progress in Brexit talks and a deal was still within grasp. "We still have it within our grasp to leave the EU with a deal on 29 March," she stated.
Egypt showcases its vision for Arab-European cooperation
WHAT seemed recently to be within grasp, ie the eradication of polio in Pakistan, has once again turned out to be an elusive dream.
The long battle
A Premier point within grasp. H Wembley are Newcastle that theme with seven left.
Son sets on hopes of glory for brave Magpies; UNITED EARN THEIR SPURS AS THEY REFUSE TO GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT
A deal on the rules that govern the Paris climate accord appeared within grasp Saturday, as officials from almost 200 countries worked to bridge remaining differences after two weeks of U.N.
Light at the end of the tunnel for UN climate talks
Ambassador Han said the peaceful coexistence and co-prosperity for the Korean peninsula is within grasp. He said there's a need to close the gap between the North Korea and South Korea.
Korean ambassador visits Ateneo de Davao University