| 释义 |
in spitting distance (of someone or something) in spitting distance (of someone or something)In close proximity to or a short distance away from some desired thing, person, goal, or objective. A victory was in spitting distance, but a last penalty kick robbed them of their prize. My grandmother's house is rather old and a bit spooky, but since it is in spitting distance of the ocean, it was always a favorite summer destination when we were kids.See also: distance, someone, spit |