to keep at a distance from something
21distance — dis|tance1 [ dıstəns ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount the amount of space between two people or things: distance from: It is important to consider distance from public transportation when buying a house. distance to: They started to walk the… …
22distance — 1 noun (C, U) 1 HOW FAR the amount of space between two places or things: short/long distance: Sylvia could only run a short distance without getting out of breath. (+ from): What s the distance from Chicago to Detroit? | at a distance of 5… …
23distance — I UK [ˈdɪstəns] / US noun Word forms distance : singular distance plural distances *** 1) [countable/uncountable] the amount of space between two people or things distance from: It is important to consider distance from public transport when… …
24keep — v. & n. v. (past and past part. kept) 1 tr. have continuous charge of; retain possession of. 2 tr. (foll. by for) retain or reserve for a future occasion or time (will keep it for tomorrow). 3 tr. & intr. retain or remain in a specified condition …
25distance — distanceless, adj. /dis teuhns/, n., v., distanced, distancing. n. 1. the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc. 2. the state or fact of being apart in space, as of one thing from another; remoteness. 3. a linear extent …
26distance*/*/*/ — [ˈdɪstəns] noun [C/U] I the amount of space between two people or things the distance from the Earth to the sun[/ex] They started to walk the short distance to the camp.[/ex] The house is within walking distance of the university.[/ex] We watched …
27keep someone at arm's length — If you keep someone or something at arm s length, you keep a safe distance away from them. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you keep someone at arm s length, you do not allow yourself to become friendly with them. It s not easy… …
28keep your distance — 1) to avoid going near someone or something She walked up the path, keeping her distance from the dogs. 2) to avoid becoming friendly with someone The new boss was coldly professional, and kept his distance …
29keep at bay — If you keep someone or something at bay, you maintain a safe distance from them. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
30Keep at bay — If you keep someone or something at bay, you maintain a safe distance from them …
