within striking distance
US /wɪðˈɪn ˈstraɪkɪŋ ˈdɪstəns/
UK /wɪðˈɪn ˈstraɪkɪŋ ˈdɪstəns/
1.
close enough to reach, attack, or achieve something
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The team is now within striking distance of the championship.
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We are within striking distance of our goal.