with the best of them - as well as anyone He can play soccer with the best of them when he makes the effort. within a stone's throw of something - very close (to something) We could not find the house even though I knew we were within a stone's throw of it. within an inch of one`s life - almost dead The elderly man was beaten to within an inch of his life. within calling distance - close enough to hear someone call We were within calling distance of the men in the boat. within reason - sensible, reasonable Within reason, you should be able to take as.
