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keep at arm's length |
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keep somebody/something at arm's length also hold somebody/something at arm's length to avoid becoming connected with someone or something We proposed a tax break for companies that treat their workers well, but lawmakers are keeping the idea at arm's length for now. She doesn't talk much about it because she needs to hold these painful experiences at arm's length. Related vocabulary: keep your distance (from somebody/something)Etymology: from the literal meaning of at arm's length ( away from you by a distance equal to the length of your arm) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"Father," said Young Jerry, as they walked along: taking care to keep at arm's length and to have the stool well between them: "what's a Resurrection-Man? It was one of those thoughts one had to fight down, keep at arm's length at any cost. |
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