English Idiom – A stone’s throw
Meaning – A short distance away from something. Not very far.
- If something is a stone’s throw away the presumption is that you could throw a stone and hit it. In reality the actual meaning of this expression is suggesting that something is close, but the actual distance is relative to the context.
Usage:
When could you use this idiom?
- A friend is buying a house that is close to yours.
- Somebody is getting tired of walking but you have nearly reached your destination.
- You are describing how close your location is to something.
- You are suggesting a local restaurant for dinner but your friend is being lazy, and refusing to walk!
Example:
- “Have you seen Robert’s humongous new house? It’s a stone’s throw from Wembley stadium!”
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Discuss:
- Is there an idiom like this in your country?
What is an idiom?
An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words, but has a separate meaning of its own.