Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inch-away
Phrase
/ɪntʃ əˈweɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to describe the state of being very close to something, usually suggesting that a small distance separates one object or person from another.
Examples
- We were inch-away from the finish line when the rain started.
- The cat was inch-away from the mouse, ready to pounce.
- She was inch-away from making her dream come true.
Meaning
To be almost at a certain point or destination, but not quite there, often implying a minimal gap that could be easily closed.
Synonyms
- Close
- Near
- Almost
- Just a step away
