in reach

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.

Example Sentences

For ACA enrollees like Kelli Wong, 45, of Bluffton, S.C., the ACA subsidies put coverage in reach.

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But some critics said China's plan did not go as far as hoped to keep global climate goals in reach.

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There is also a significant height difference with Paul standing at 6ft 1in compared to the 5ft 5in 'Tank', while Davis will be giving up nine inches in reach.

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But aesthetically and tonally, whiffs of affluence are in reach for those who want a taste.

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He later tweeted that Kris Jenner didn’t hand out the magazines to the kids, as one X account had asserted, but said “they were just in reach like candy.”

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Related Words

• aside 
• away 
• through