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Out of reach Meaning in English

expression

OWT-uhv-REECH
OWT-ov-REECH

释义

Something is 'out of reach' if you cannot get, touch, or achieve it; it can describe physical distance or things that are very difficult to obtain.

用法与细微差别

Common for both physical (objects you can't touch) and figurative (goals, dreams, prices) meanings. Typical phrase: 'just out of reach.' Not used for small, everyday unavailability—suggests something is difficult or impossible to get.

例句

The cookies are out of reach on the top shelf.

basic

For many people, a new car is out of reach.

basic

The ball rolled out of reach under the couch.

basic

Sometimes my goals feel just out of reach, but I keep trying.

natural

The prize was just out of reach, but she didn't give up.

natural

His childhood dreams felt out of reach as he grew older.

natural