How to Pronounce "spitting distance"
expression
ˈspɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɪstəns
SPIT-ing DIS-tuhns
spˈɪtɪŋ/ /dˈɪstəns
spIT-ing dis-TUHNS
Definition
An informal way to say that something is very close or nearby, usually within easy reach or a short distance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɪstəns
British English
spˈɪtɪŋ/ /dˈɪstəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPIT-ing DIS-tuhns
UK
spIT-ing dis-TUHNS
Listen in Context
The school is within spitting distance of my house.
The cafe is just spitting distance from the library.
We are within spitting distance of the train station.
The store is so close, it's basically spitting distance from here.