give something/someone a wide berth
US /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ˈsʌmˌwʌn ə waɪd bɜrθ/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ˈsʌmˌwʌn ə waɪd bɜrθ/
1.
mengelakkan, menjauhi
to avoid someone or something
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I always give that neighborhood a wide berth after dark.
Saya sentiasa mengelakkan kawasan kejiranan itu selepas gelap.
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It's best to give him a wide berth when he's in a bad mood.
Sebaiknya elakkan dia apabila dia dalam mood yang tidak baik.