in reach

Idioms  

1. 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.

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in reach

Wall Street appears to believe a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is still in reach.

From Barron's ● May 26, 2026

"A good councillor needs to be in reach when we have problems," he adds, citing illegal parking as a major local issue that is rarely resolved.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

He said he was “very optimistic” that a deal with Iran was in reach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

Muche thinks the 212-pound record could be in reach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026

His real name is Ralph, but his parents nicknamed him in Ojibwe after Animal, from the Muppets, because he’s been pounding and tapping everything in reach since he was born.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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