keep someone/something at bay
US /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ æt beɪ/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ æt beɪ/
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tenir à distance, tenir en respect
to prevent someone or something from coming too close or causing problems
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The security guards managed to keep the crowd at bay.
Les gardes de sécurité ont réussi à tenir la foule à distance.
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She took medication to keep her allergies at bay.
Elle a pris des médicaments pour tenir ses allergies à distance.