à deux pas

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, two steps away.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a dø pa/ ~ /a dø pɑ/
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Adverb

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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

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