à deux pas

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “two steps away”.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /a dø pa/, /a dø pɑ/
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Adverb[edit]

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[edit]

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