keep one's distance

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Verb keep one's distance has 1 sense

stand back, keep one's eyes off, keep one's distance, keep one's hands off, stay away - stay clear of, avoid; "Keep your hands off my wife!"; "Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous"
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keep one's distance

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1: To maintain a physical or emotional space between oneself and others.

Example sentences:

During the pandemic, it is important to keep one's distance from others to prevent the spread of the virus.
She always keeps her distance from people who are constantly negative.
The wild animal warned us to keep our distance by growling and showing its teeth.

Sense 2: To avoid getting involved in a particular situation or relationship.

Example sentences:

After their argument, Tom decided to keep his distance from his friend for a while.
The politician chose to keep his distance from the controversial issue to avoid any potential backlash.
Despite being friends, they both agreed to keep their distance when it came to discussing their personal lives.

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