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keep at arm's length from

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keep at arm's length from someone or something

 and keep someone or something at arm's length

Fig. to retain a degree of physical or social remoteness from someone or something. I try to keep at arm's length from Larry, since our disagreement. I keep Tom at arm's length because we don't get along.

See also: keep, length