Hop, skip, and a jump meaning
What does the saying 'Hop, skip, and a jump' mean?
Idiom: Hop, skip, and a jump
Meaning:
If a place is a hop, skip, and a jump from somewhere, it's only a short distance away.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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