Spitting Distance

Synonyms of spitting distance

• nearby
• within reach
• close range

Antonyms of spitting distance

• distant
• far away
• out of reach

Collocations of spitting distance

walking distance

Frequency: 85 %

The library is within walking distance from my office.

spitting distance

Frequency: 80 %

The store is within spitting distance of my house.

driving distance

Frequency: 75 %

The beach is just a short driving distance away from the city.

shouting distance

Frequency: 70 %

The playground is just within shouting distance from our apartment.

striking distance

Frequency: 65 %

The enemy camp is within striking distance of our base.

Idiomatic Expressions for spitting distance

• Phrase: not within spitting distance
  Meaning: not close in distance
  Usage: The nearest gas station is not within spitting distance, so we'll have to drive a bit further to find one.