to keep sb at arm's-length
1keep\ one\ at\ arm's\ length — • keep (one) at a distance • keep (one) at arm s length v. phr. To avoid (someone s) company; not become too friendly toward. Mr. Smith is kind to the workers in his store but after work he keeps them at a distance. Betty likes Bill and is trying …
2keep someone at arm's length — If you keep someone or something at arm s length, you keep a safe distance away from them …
3keep something at arm's length — keep (something) at arm s length See at: keep at arm s length …
4keep somebody at arm's length — keep sb at arm s length idiom to avoid having a close relationship with sb • He keeps all his clients at arm s length. Main entry: ↑armidiom …
5keep 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… …
6keep (someone) at arm's length — hold/keep (someone) at arm s length to not allow someone to become too friendly with you. I always had the feeling she was keeping me at arm s length …
7keep someone at arm's length — keep (someone/something) at arm s length to avoid becoming connected with someone or something. We proposed a tax break for companies that treat their workers well, but lawmakers are keeping the idea at arm s length for now. She doesn t talk much …
8keep something at arm's length — keep (someone/something) at arm s length to avoid becoming connected with someone or something. We proposed a tax break for companies that treat their workers well, but lawmakers are keeping the idea at arm s length for now. She doesn t talk much …
9keep\ at\ arm's\ length — • keep (one) at a distance • keep (one) at arm s length v. phr. To avoid (someone s) company; not become too friendly toward. Mr. Smith is kind to the workers in his store but after work he keeps them at a distance. Betty likes Bill and is trying …
10keep at arm's length — keep (something) at arm s length See at: keep at arm s length …
