Meaning of the word "keep someone at arm's length" in English
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keep someone at arm's length
US /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn æt ˈɑːrmz ˈleŋθ/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn æt ˈɑːrmz ˈleŋθ/
Idiom
1.
to avoid being very friendly with someone
Example:
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She always keeps everyone at arm's length, even her closest colleagues.
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After their argument, he decided to keep her at arm's length.
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