wide berth

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wide berth

A good distance (between things, people, etc.). Originally referred to ships. Once I learned that there was a lice outbreak, I kept a wide berth from all of my students for the rest of the day. We've been keeping a wide berth from John ever since he dumped our good friend.

a wide berth

Ample space or distance to avoid an unwanted consequence: gave their angry colleague a wide berth.

See also: berth, wide

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Desperate to give Izzy a wide berth, Gary persuades Jason to go for a few drinks with him.

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The best thing that can happen is if Sunderland and Saints fans all give it a wide berth - so empty stands seen on TV shame those ruining a great competition.

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But John Savage gave the star a wide berth - because he didn't want anyone to think he was trying to gain an unfair advantage.

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Tying something yellow - such as a ribbon - on to a lead, indicates to other people and dog owners that they must give this dog a wide berth and not get too close.

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Children who were in town with their mums and dads got their picture taken with the characters - although most were keen to give the Wicked Witch a wide berth.

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At the same time, China no longer enjoys the wide berth it had before to bolster growth in unforeseen downturns.

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In in future please give the area a wide berth if you cannot be bothered to clean up, If it helps, I know where you can get the little doggie bags if you ever get caught short again.

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LONDON is the UK's least car-dependent city - but those relying on public transport should give Wigan a wide berth, according to a survey.

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LONDON is the UK's least car-dependent city but those relying on public transport should give Wigan a wide berth, according to a survey.