Stone's throw meaning
What does the saying 'Stone's throw' mean?
Idiom: Stone's throw
Meaning:
If a place is a stone's throw from where you are, it is a very short distance away.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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