spitting distance

Noun

Meaning

spitting distance (plural spitting distances)

(idiomatic) A short distance.

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Examples

As the chart below demonstrates, UMPQ is trading within spitting distance of five-year lows in price to book, price to tangible book and P/E. Source: Internet

But with Bradman’s 334 and Wally Hammond’s 336 in spitting distance, he got an inside edge from a tired drive and was bowled. Source: Internet

A fraternity at the University of Texas at Austin is taking heat for hosting an alleged "border patrol" party at its house within spitting distance of the university campus on Saturday night. Source: Internet

Now the older you get (and I am within spitting distance of 80) the harder you fall. Source: Internet

When Sam chooses to spend time with Frankie — embracing an activist streak — instead of taking on a new job, she never learns she was within spitting distance of a career-changing role. Source: Internet

However, with recent developments and easing restrictions, California entered Phase 2, hoping to get within spitting distance of normalcy. Source: Internet

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