a stone's throw

noun

: a short distance
The high school is just a stone's throw from his house.
She lives just a stone's throw away from the beach.

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Neri's Tacos Ask any local where to grab a budget-friendly bite in San Pedro, and they're bound to recommend Neri's Tacos, where authentic Mexican street food reminds you the border is just a stone's throw away. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025 Choose your own adventure between the king-size pool or on-site pond located on the property's 23 acres, or breathe in some fresh mountain air along the tangle of trails that are situated just a stone's throw away. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025

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“A stone's throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20stone%27s%20throw. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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