rope's length
/ˌrəʊps ˈlɛŋ(k)θ/noun
1The length of a rope; (hence) a relatively short distance.
2 Irish English. every rope's length: every part or bit; compare every inch. Frequently in how is every rope's length of you and variants: ‘how are you?’ Now rare.
Origin
Late 18th century. From the genitive of rope + length.
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