“Keep at bay”
Definition
To prevent something from coming close or becoming a problem.
Beispiele
Examples
“This situation is a good example of "Keep at bay".”
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This situation is a good example of "Keep at bay".
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- What does "Keep at bay" mean?
- "Keep at bay" means to prevent something from coming close or becoming a problem.
- How do you use "Keep at bay" in a sentence?
- Example: "This situation is a good example of "Keep at bay"."
- Should I interpret "Keep at bay" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.