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Definition

Nearly, very near.

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Origins

See ambsace.

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In Context

  • "[…]The possibility that he might prefer the excitement of such an adventure to an expedition into Yorkshire did occur to the Major, but he discarded it: Richmond had been within ames-ace of jumping at the chance offered him,[…]."
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Related Idioms

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within an ace of

Very near; on the point of.

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within reach

Near (to); close (to); at a close distance (to).

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within an ace of

Very near; on the point of.

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within reach

Near (to); close (to); at a close distance (to).

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within living memory

In living memory.
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