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earshot

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
the range of distance within which it is possible to be heard or to hear what someone is saying:

Examples:

in/within earshot I don't think you should say anything while the boss is still in/within earshot.
out of earshot Wait till she's out of earshot before you say anything.
2
the range of distance within which you can be heard or hear what someone is saying:

Examples:

I hope the boss was well out of earshot when you made that nasty remark.

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