Meaning of 'Keep someone at arm's length'
What does the saying 'Keep someone at arm's length' mean?
Idiom: Keep someone at arm's length
Meaning:
If you keep someone or something at arm's length, you keep a safe distance away from them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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