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keep one's distance

keep one's distance

Stay away; also, remain emotionally remote. For example, It's wise to keep one's distance from any wild animal, or Since the family argued with him, Harry's been keeping his distance. [Late 1500s]
See also: distance, keep

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MÉAbhMAYVIrish, Irish Mythology
DearbhÁIl-Irish
Ulisseoo-LEES-seItalian
OlofOL-ofSwedish
Antimanan-tee-MAWNNative American, Mapuche
PricePRIESWelsh
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