keep+at+a+distance
1keep\ at\ a\ distance — • 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 at a distance — index eschew, estrange, rebuff Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
3keep one's distance — index shun Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
4keep one's distance — verb stay clear of, avoid Keep your hands off my wife! Keep your distance from this man he is dangerous • Syn: ↑stand back, ↑keep one s eyes off, ↑keep one s hands off, ↑stay away • Hypernyms: ↑ …
5keep at a distance — phrasal see keep one s distance * * * keep (someone) at a distance : to be unfriendly toward (someone) She always kept her coworkers at a distance. • • • Main Entry: ↑distance …
6keep one's distance — or keep at a distance phrasal to stay aloof ; maintain a reserved attitude …
7keep at a distance — phrasal see keep one s distance …
8keep at a distance from — index avoid (evade) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
9keep one's distance — keep oneself apart, hold oneself at a distance, keep oneself away, stay away …
10keep one's distance — {v. phr.} To be cool toward someone; avoid being friendly. * /Mary did not like her co worker, Betty, and kept her distance from her./ Compare: KEEP ONE AT A DISTANCE …
