- keep something at arm's length
- keep (something) at arm's length See at: keep at arm's length
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keep something at arm's length
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keep 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 … New idioms dictionary
keep 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 … New idioms dictionary
keep someone at arm's length — If you keep someone or something at arm s length, you keep a safe distance away from them … The small dictionary of idiomes
keep 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… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
keep at arm's length — keep (something) at arm s length See at: keep at arm s length … New idioms dictionary
keep someone/something at arm's length — avoid intimacy or close contact with someone or something … Useful english dictionary
keep 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 … New idioms dictionary
at arm's length — adverb at some distance (Freq. 1) keep someone at arm s length * * * away from the body, with the arm fully extended I held the telephone at arm s length * * * at arm s length : from a distance that is the length of a person s arm It s best to… … Useful english dictionary
keep your distance from something — keep (your) distance (from (someone/something)) to avoid becoming too friendly or emotionally involved with someone. I ve seen her around the office, but she keeps her distance from most of us. The boy carefully kept his distance from the… … New idioms dictionary
keep distance from something — keep (your) distance (from (someone/something)) to avoid becoming too friendly or emotionally involved with someone. I ve seen her around the office, but she keeps her distance from most of us. The boy carefully kept his distance from the… … New idioms dictionary
