stone's throw



stone's throw

A short distance away from something. Brett wanted a shorter commute, so he moved to a house that is just a stone's throw away from his job.
See also: throw

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alcibiades-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
PreciousPRESH-əsEnglish (Modern)
Mikhailmee-khah-EEL (Russian)Russian, Bulgarian
Zavannazə-VAN-əEnglish (Rare)
Elysia-Various
CedricSED-rikEnglish