within hailing distance

within hailing distance

Close enough to clearly hear when someone is calling to or summoning one. I don't mind if you play outside, but stay within hailing distance, OK? Be sure you're within hailing distance the whole time—it's very easy to get lost in these mountains.
See also: distance, hail, within
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

within hailing distance

 and within calling distance; within shouting distance
close enough to hear someone call out. When the boat came within hailing distance, I asked if I could borrow some gasoline. We weren't within shouting distance, so I couldn't hear what you said to me.
See also: distance, hail, within
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • within shouting distance
  • within calling distance
  • within call
  • within hail
  • 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
  • (with)in walking distance (of someone or something)
  • within spitting distance
References in classic literature
We now signaled the flagship of Helium's navy to approach, and when she was within hailing distance I called out that we had the Princess Dejah Thoris on board, and that we wished to transfer her to the flagship that she might be taken immediately to the city.
Princess of Mars
Trent was within hailing distance before he recognised the European.
A Millionaire of Yesterday
Von Horn ran the small boat within hailing distance of the dismasted hulk whose side was now lined with waving, gesticulating natives.
The Monster Men
Within hailing distance they set up such a loud shouting that presently heads appeared above the top of the parapet and soon answering shouts were rising from within Fort Dinosaur.
Out of Times Abyss
"It's all settled," announced the lady, with great animation, when they came within hailing distance. "You've all got to put on masquerade things and very likely skates as well, though the prince says they don't go with it; but we don't care about that.
The Man Who Knew Too Much
He needs quick ground these days and his best form puts him within hailing distance of Enable and Crystal Ocean.
Soffia set to keep Brits at bay in sprint
Ninth Wave has been beaten a minimum of 15 lengths in three maiden events, but was within hailing distance of Star Of Lanka and Geordie B two starts ago at Hereford.
The Cull Bank the pick at Plumpton; RACING
There were two bancas within hailing distance that I called for help, but why I was ignored, I do not know.
Boyet's bold bid at sea survival
Virtually nothing--her true medical condition (Terri was falsely described as being a "persistent vegetative state" and/or "brain dead"), what she allegedly would have "wanted" (to die this horrible death), her condition after 11 days without any nourishment (described by her estranged husband's attorney as "peaceful," "beautiful," and/or "free of pain")--was within hailing distance of the truth.
Twelve years ago Terri Schiavo died after 13 days without food and water
The ride is still firm enough to be alert to a possible one tonne-plus payload, but at least within hailing distance of a modern hatchback.
Navara conquers Sahara; IT MIGHT TOP YOUR LIST OF DESIRABLE FEATURES, BUT IT'S GREAT TO KNOW YOUR NEW CAR COULD SURIVE THE SAHARA
However, with only one rival rated within hailing distance of her on the figures, she might not need to.
It's Ice and easy for Haggas hope
The credit is within hailing distance of having achieved its goal: It was intended to create demand for solar power systems, bringing into being an industry whose products would eventually be able to compete without subsidies.
Solar credits have worked
In the middle, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson and co could not get within hailing distance of Toni Kroos, as Real played at the pace they wanted to.
KOP DOSE OF REALITY; LIVERPOOL 0 REAL MADRID 3 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GRP B: FROM ANFIELD; Ronaldo & Co show exactly why they're champions against the outclassed Reds
For Sekula, who grew up within hailing distance .of the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the sea was ..a source of interruption and.
Allan sekula: christopher grimes gallery
With six carrier battle groups, China will be within hailing distance of US capabilities which are built around 10 carrier groups, with two under construction.
Just one stop on marine silk route