A stone's throw
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Very close, just a short distance.
Origin
From 16th-century England, tied to throwing; 'stone's throw' measured near, slang by 1570s in a play. A 1580s map uses it for a village.
Usage Examples
- The shop's a stone's throw from here.
- A stone's throw away; just walk!
- It's a stone's throw to the park.
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