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
Qiana-African American (Modern)
Koray-Turkish
Kirillkee-REELRussian
Alfhard-Ancient Germanic
Cynesige-Anglo-Saxon
Prabhu-Hinduism, Tamil, Indian, Kannada