Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a stone's throw
idiom
/ə stoʊnz θroʊ/
Definition
A short distance away; very near.
Examples
- The park is just a stone’s throw from my house.
- She lives a stone’s throw away, so we can easily visit her anytime.
- The restaurant is only a stone’s throw from the beach.
Meaning
The phrase ‘a stone’s throw’ is used to indicate that something is located nearby or at a close distance, often used in a metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
- close by
- nearby
- within reach
- just around the corner
