Meaning of 'Wide berth'
What does the saying 'Wide berth' mean?
Idiom: Wide berth
Meaning:
If you give someone a wide berth, you keep yourself well away from them because they are dangerous.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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