Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
My cousin’s office is at a stone’s throw from my house.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence is a short distance.
The idiom "stone's throw" is used to describe a very short distance. It is thought to have originated from the idea that a stone could be thrown a short distance.
In the given sentence, the speaker is saying that their cousin's office is very close to their house. They could easily throw a stone from their house to their cousin's office.
The other options are not accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.
- Near the forest: This idiom is more accurately described as "in the vicinity of a forest."
- In a dangerous situation: This idiom is not related to the idiom "stone's throw."
- A long route: This idiom is more accurately described as "a long way."