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(idiomatic) A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

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stone's throw

Source Word

stone's throw

idiomatic

(idiomatic) A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

Japanese Meaning

ごく近い距離、すぐ近くの場所（徒歩で行ける範囲）

The café is just a stone's throw from the university, so students often study there between classes.

そのカフェは大学から石を投げれば届く距離にあり、学生たちは授業の合間によくそこで勉強しています。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

Several trucks rushed by a few stone's throws away from us.

stone's throws

（ plural ）