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keep at arm's length

Avoid a close relationship.
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She's been keeping me at arm's length all the time. She doesn't want to get involved.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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keep at arm's lengthStay at a distance, away from one's body.
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garder à distance

tenere a debita distanza

ut ad brachium scriptor longitudine

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keep a low profilekeep a watchful eye!keep companykeep awaykeep an eye openkeep backkeep aroundkeep downkeep awayKeep Body and Soul Togetherkeep away fromkeep buggin onkeep at baykeep an eye peeled

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