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
Danettedə-NETEnglish
Elishai-LIE-shə (English), ee-LIE-shə (English)Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
SuseZOO-zəGerman
Micheline-French
Knight[nait]
Yeong-Huiyung-heeKorean