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Idiom: At Arm's Length

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At a distance, away from one's body.

Avoiding a close relationship.

Example Sentences

1
He keeps his coworkers at arm's length, never getting too close.
2
After the breakup, she decided to keep her ex-boyfriend at arm's length.
3
The politician always keeps the media at arm's length to avoid scandal.
4
She prefers to observe from afar and keeps people at arm's length.
5
The CEO is known for keeping his employees at arm's length.

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