Phrases Describing People and Places
A stone's throw from...
C1Meaning
Very close to.
Examples
- John: Where is the cafe?
- Alice: It's <b>a stone's throw from</b> the museum.
- John: Oh, that's convenient. I'm visiting the museum anyway.
- Alice: Yes, it's really close. Literally <b>a stone's throw from</b> the main entrance.