The town is only five miles away as the gull flies.
as the gull flies
idiomIn a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.
Origin
disputed originFrom the fact that whilst gulls fly to their source of food, their flight bypasses obstacles like rivers and terrain. Compare beeline.
Although the mountain road is long and winding, the village is quite close as the gull flies.
While the journey by train requires several hours of travel through the valley, the distance between the two cities is remarkably short as the gull flies.
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as the crow flies
In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.
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catch flies
To have one's mouth wide open for a prolonged period.
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drink with the flies
To drink alcohol while alone.
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lord of the flies
a ruler over a worthless kingdom; leader of a meaningless microcosm.
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no flies on
No mental weaknesses, character defects, or other significant flaws belonging to.
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time flies
Time passes quickly.