Within spitting distance (of something) phrase informal
Two places are very close to each other.
The park is within spitting distance of my house.
A person is very close to achieving something.
John is within spitting distance of success.
To win only by a smaill amount; to win narrowly
To close the door
At a close enough distance to plainly hear when someone is calling or shouting one
Really close to something
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.