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.
See also: distance, keep

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Pinchas-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
SiriusSIR-ee-əs (English), SEER-ee-əs (English)Astronomy
OlÍVia-Portuguese, Slovak, Hungarian
CassieKAS-eeEnglish
Gaye (1)GAYEnglish
Consuela[kɔn'sweilə]