beyond someone's reach

idiom

1
: not close enough to be touched or picked up by someone
The ball was beyond her reach.
2
: not within someone's power to do or achieve
Our budget is strained, so buying a new car is beyond our reach right now.

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“Beyond someone's reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20someone%27s%20reach. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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