“Keep at bay”
Definition
To prevent something from coming close or becoming a problem.
Examples
Examples
“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"."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Keep at bay"?
- Держать на расстоянии, не подпускать. / Հեռու պահել կամ կանխել խնդիրը։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.