“At arm’s length”
Definition
At a safe distance, emotionally or physically.
Examples
Examples
“He keeps business partners at arm’s length.”
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- What does "At arm’s length" mean?
- "At arm’s length" means at a safe distance, emotionally or physically..
- How do you use "At arm’s length" in a sentence?
- Example: "He keeps business partners at arm’s length."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "At arm’s length"?
- Держать на расстоянии. / Հեռավորության վրա պահել՝ ֆիզիկապես կամ զգացմունքորեն։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.