keep someone or something at arm's length

keep (one) at arm's length

To keep one a certain distance away, either physical or figurative, in order to afford a level of safety or security or to prevent intimacy. John always keeps his friends at arm's length, so that no one gets close enough to hurt his feelings. My daughter likes to watch me cook, but I make sure to keep her at arm's length so she doesn't get close to anything hot.See also: keep, length

keep someone or something at arm's length

avoid intimacy or close contact with someone or something.See also: keep, length, someone, something

单词	keep someone or something at arm's length
释义	keep someone or something at arm's length keep (one) at arm's length To keep one a certain distance away, either physical or figurative, in order to afford a level of safety or security or to prevent intimacy. John always keeps his friends at arm's length, so that no one gets close enough to hurt his feelings. My daughter likes to watch me cook, but I make sure to keep her at arm's length so she doesn't get close to anything hot.See also: keep, length keep someone or something at arm's length avoid intimacy or close contact with someone or something.See also: keep, length, someone, something
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