à deux pas

French

Etymology

Literally, “two steps away”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a dø pa/ ~ /a dø pɑ/

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Adverb

à deux pas

1. (figuratively) a stone's throw away, nearby, around the corner (at a short distance)

   Synonym: à un jet de pierre

See also

• à deux doigts