A Stone’s Throw
- A Stone’s Throw
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is not as commonly used as it once was, but it's still widely recognized and occasionally used in informal conversations, especially among older generations.
- Literal Meaning: The literal meaning of this idiom refers to a very short distance, close enough to throw a stone.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: The actual idiomatic meaning of this idiom is a very short distance, close proximity.
- The hotel is just a stone's throw from the beach, so we can easily walk there.
- The new restaurant is just a stone's throw from my office, I can grab lunch there quickly.
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