keep someone/something at bay
US /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ æt beɪ/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ æt beɪ/
1.
tenere a bada, tenere lontano
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.
Le guardie di sicurezza sono riuscite a tenere a bada la folla.
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She took medication to keep her allergies at bay.
Ha preso dei farmaci per tenere a bada le sue allergie.