In proverbs and proverbial phrases. at (the) staves end (also staff-end): at a distance, away from close quarters or familiarity, on unfriendly…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > behaviour > bad behaviour > discourtesy > [phrase] > not affable (2) at (the) staves end (also staff-endc1374 In proverbs and proverbial phrases. at (the) staves end (also staff-end): at a distance, away from close quarters or familiarity, on unfriendly… a thumb under the girdle1607 Phrases. to get one's thumb out of (a person's) mouth, to escape from, to get out of the clutches of. †the finger next one's thumb, one's closest… |
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