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striking distance
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striking distance
(noun)
striking distance
noun
striking distance
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of STRIKING DISTANCE
[
noncount
]
:
the distance from which something can be easily reached
The snake was
within striking distance
.
They live
within striking distance
of the city. [=they live close to the city]
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—
often used figuratively
They were almost
within striking distance
of their goal. = Their goal was almost
within striking distance
. [=they were close to achieving their goal]
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