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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This barrier island beach town is a stone's throw from the numerous refinements of Savannah. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 The hotel sits at the foot of Canal Street set back from the bustle of the French Quarter while still being a stone's throw away from all the attractions. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 After dining, lovebirds can mosey over to Mount Lookout Tavern, just a stone's throw from Delwood, to finish the night with drinks. — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026 This tiny town in the Alsace region, a stone's throw from the French–German border, features historic half-timber houses in picture-perfect condition. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for a stone's throw

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