Not long ago residential property within sniffing distance of the canal was of dubious value.

But they have not managed to get rid of the several thousand pigs that now live within sniffing distance of her home.

Each time they were within sniffing distance of the end zone, the Irish defense came up with the big play.

Within the Great Britain squad we know that we are in sniffing distance of just about all the gold medals that will be on offer.

Once he had got within sniffing distance of that, he would slit my throat without a moment's compunction.

But a 'raspberry flavour' food need never have been within sniffing distance of a raspberry.

She has the eyes of a striker - big and wide whenever the ball is within sniffing distance, especially near the goal.

There's no doubt, however, where you are once you're finally within sniffing distance of the baths.

"You don't have to try to set me up with every eligible male that comes within sniffing distance."

So you can't fire him until 31 January, 2014 - not that you'll be within sniffing distance of the White House anyway, Newt.