in reach

Idioms and Phrases

Also, within reach . Within one's means or powers or understanding. For example, The legatees were extremely greedy, taking whatever of their aunt's came within reach , or Don't price this item too high; it should be in reach of the average customer : This expression dates from the mid-1500s, as do the antonyms out of reach and beyond reach , meaning “unattainable”; for example, This plan is out of reach for most subscribers , or His explanation is beyond my reach .

Example Sentences

He said California “has the money in reach” and pointed to the state’s prison spending as an example of where to make cuts.

From Los Angeles Times

For months now, U.S. officials have claimed that a deal is in reach.

From Slate

After 23 years, a plea deal seemed in reach—then the Secretary of Defense canceled it.

From Slate

Unless Tester pulls a Susan Collins and wildly overperforms his polling, Democrats would need a stroke of luck in “reach” Senate battlegrounds like Florida or Texas to make up for the loss.

From Slate

Nevertheless, Mr Blinken told US reporters that he had become more optimistic than ever that a deal was in reach but said if he revealed why, he'd "give it away".

From BBC

Related Words

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