A stones throw

A stone’s throw

Meaning

A short distance.

Examples

Number Ten Downing Street is just a stone’s throw from parliament – the Prime Minister can walk there in no time.

Where did it originate?

The United Kingdom.

Where is it used?

Worldwide.

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