To keep someone at a distance; to avoid becoming too friendly with someone
Definition
To keep someone at a distance; to avoid becoming too friendly with someone
Examples
- She KEEPS everyone AT ARM'S LENGTH
- He's been KEEPING her AT ARM'S LENGTH lately
- I try to KEEP my colleagues AT ARM'S LENGTH
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- keep distant
- avoid getting close
Antonyms:
- get close to
- embrace