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keep distance
keep one's distance (from someone or something)
Fig. to maintain a respectful or cautious distance from someone or something. Keep your distance from John. He's in a bad mood. Keep your distance from the fire.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Pinchas | | - | Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew |
Sirius | | SIR-ee-əs (English), SEER-ee-əs (English) | Astronomy |
OlÍVia | | - | Portuguese, Slovak, Hungarian |
Cassie | | KAS-ee | English |
Gaye (1) | | GAY | English |
Consuela | | [kɔn'sweilə] | |