a stone's throw



(just) a stone's throw

(from something) Go to within a stone's throw (of something).
See also: throw

a stone's throw

a very short distance (usually + from ) We were staying in a small apartment just a stone's throw from the beach. (sometimes + away ) The city centre is only a stone's throw away.
See also: throw

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
XanderKSAHN-dər (Dutch), ZAN-dər (English)Dutch, English (Modern)
GuifrÉ-Catalan
PiarasPEE-a-rusIrish
Ikaika-Hawaiian
Ceri (1)KE-riWelsh
Appleseed['æplisi:d]