Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

Within an ace of

  1. within one's reach

  2. very near

  3. within the hitting range

  4. narrowly

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'within an ace of' means extremely close to something happening, almost succeeding or failing by a very small margin. 'Narrowly' (Option D) correctly captures this sense of barely missing or achieving something. The phrase originates from cards, where an ace is the smallest margin.