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Keep at arm's length
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
Keep at a distance, away from one's body.
2.
Verb
Avoid direct confrontation or struggle.
3.
Verb
Avoid a close relationship.
"She's been keeping me at arm's length all the time. She doesn't want to get involved."
Synonyms
distance
detach
separate
part
sever
abstract
severance
split up
split
twin
displacement
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