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41distance — noun 1》 the length of the space between two points: I cycled the short distance home. 2》 the condition of being remote. ↘a far off point. 3》 the full length of a race or other contest. ↘Brit. Horse Racing a space of more than twenty… …
42keep 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… …
43keep away — (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To keep one s distance] Syn. stay away, keep clear, give a wide berth; see avoid . 2. [To restrain] Syn. keep off, hold back, defend one from; see hinder , prevent , restrict 2 …
44distance — dis·tance || dɪstÉ™ns n. space between two points or things; condition of being apart; expanse, area v. surpass, leave far behind; keep at a distance, maintain a distance between …
45keep apart — segregate oneself, keep away, keep at a distance …
46keep cut — phrasal obsolete : to keep one s distance : act warily …
47Distance (album) — Distance Studio album by Hikaru Utada Released March 28, 2001 …
48keep someone at a distance — To treat someone with aloofness • • • Main Entry: ↑distance * * * keep someone at a distance phrase to not let someone become friendly with you Thesaurus: to fail or refuse to communicate with someonesynonym Main entry …
49keep your distance from someone — 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… …
50keep distance from someone — 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… …
