keep at arm's length
English
Phrase
- Stay at a distance, away from one's body.
- 2013, Chris Bevan, "Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Arsenal", BBC Sport, 6 November 2013:
- Ramsey's goal secured the points, but the win came on the back of a measured performance that saw Arsenal keep Dortmund at arm's length for long periods and score with a classic counter-attack.
- 2013, Chris Bevan, "Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Arsenal", BBC Sport, 6 November 2013:
- (idiomatic) Avoid a close relationship.
- She's been keeping me at arm's length all the time. She doesn't want to get involved.
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