a wide berth



a wide berth

Ample space or distance to avoid an unwanted consequence: gave their angry colleague a wide berth.
See also: berth, wide

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PoppyPAH-peeEnglish (British)
BecciBEK-eeEnglish (Modern)
AnselAN-səlEnglish
Glorianaglawr-ee-AN-əEnglish (Rare)
TriciaTRISH-əEnglish
Aithan-Biblical Greek