North Africa
The northern part of the African continent, especially the countries bordering the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.
Derivatives
North African
- The men, believed to be North Africans, were remanded in custody.
- This very colourful and vibrant North African destination is very popular with couples.
- The most famous desert in the world, the Sahara, sprawls across several North African countries.
- within an ace of
- within an inch of
- within a whisker of
- within call
- within cooee
- within hail
- within limits
- within (or beyond) arm's reach
- within (or in) reach
- within striking distance
- with intent
- with interest
- within the hour
- within —— distance
- with it
- with might and main
- with one accord
- with one eye on
- with one hand (tied) behind one's back
- with one's back to (or up against) the wall
- with one's bare hands
- with one's compliments
- with one's eyes open
- with one's eyes shut (or closed)
- with one's hand in the cookie jar