within striking distance
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British pronunciation/wɪðˌɪn ɪn stɹˈaɪkɪŋ dˈɪstəns/
American pronunciation/wɪðˌɪn ɪn stɹˈaɪkɪŋ dˈɪstəns/
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birkaç adım mesafede

in a distance that is considerably small

What is the origin of the idiom "within striking distance" and when to use it?

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The idiom "within striking distance"derives from the concept of something being quite close or nearby in terms of distance. It's as if the object or goal is just a short reach away. People use this expression when referring to situations where something is very close or nearby, usually in a relatively short distance.

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başarının yakınında

used to refer to a state or situation in which something is very close to being achieved

What is the origin of the idiom "within striking distance" and when to use it?

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The origin of the idiom "within striking distance" comes from the military use of the term "strike." In warfare, a strike refers to a sudden and decisive attack on an enemy. When an enemy is within striking distance, it means that they are close enough to be attacked with a weapon. Over time, the term "within striking distance" has come to be used in a broader sense to describe a situation in which someone or something is very close to achieving a goal or objective, and a decisive action could lead to success.

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