It's right down the hall

[Xixi Luo]

1. Does "down" mean "along" as a prep. here? I've referred to the dictionary but there are so many meanings as to I am comfused.
2. Does this sentence mean "it is at the ending of the hall?"

 

[Rover_KE]

I saw the sentence "It's right down the hall". [Title sentence added by moderator.]

1. Does "down" mean "along" as a preposition here? Yes.

2. Does this sentence mean "It is at the end of the hall?" It might mean that, but not necessarily.

Note that "hall" here is used in its American English meaning of "corridor".

British English speakers are often confused by this North American usage.

 

[Tarheel]

When somebody says "It's right down the hall" they mean it won't take you long to get to wherever you are going. No indication is given of exact location or distance. However, it shouldn't take long to get there.

(Cross posted)

 

[emsr2d2]

I've never been confused by that use of "hall". Context makes it clear if it's a large room for public use or a corridor (or "hallway").