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[within an inch of one's life]  {adv. phr.}

Until you are almost dead; near to dying.

The bear clawed the hunter within an inch of his life.

Often used after "to".

[within bounds]  {adv.} or  {adj. phr.}

1. Inside of the boundary lines in a game; on or inside of the playing field.

You must hit the ball inside the lines of the tennis court or it will not be within bounds.

* /If you kick the football over a  […]

[within call] or [within hail]  {adv. phr.}

1. Near enough to hear each other's voices.

When the two ships were within hail, their officers exchanged messages.

Billy's mother told him to stay within call because supper was nearly ready.

2. In  […]

[within reason]  {adv.} or  {adj. phr.}

Within the limits of good sense; in reasonable control or check; moderate.

I want you to have a good time tonight, within reason.

If Tom wants to go to the fair, he must keep his expenses within reason.

*  […]

[without]

See:

[DO WITHOUT] or [GO WITHOUT],

[MAKE BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW],

[RECKON WITHOUT].

[without a paddle]

See:

[UP THE CREEK] or [UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE].

[without batting an eye] or [without batting an eyelash]

See: [BAT AN EYE].

[without fail]  {adv. phr.}

Without failing to do it or failing in the doing of it; certainly, surely.

Be here at 8 o'clock sharp, without fail.

[without number]

See: [BEYOND NUMBER].

[without rhyme or reason]

See: [RHYME OR REASON].