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a very short distance away
The beach is only a stone's throw from our hotel.
The beach is very close to our hotel.
The supermarket is a stone's throw away from the park.
The supermarket is very near the park.
Used to describe proximity in a figurative or exaggerated sense, not a literal measurement.
This phrase is always figurative. Do not use it to describe an actual distance measured by throwing a stone.
Use 'a stone's throw' to emphasize how close something is, not to give an exact measurement.
The phrase dates back to the 16th century and refers to the distance a stone could be thrown by hand, historically considered a short distance.
Commonly used in everyday speech to emphasize closeness. Avoid using it for literal distances, as it is figurative.