HyperDic: keep_one[s_distance

English > 1 sense of the expression keep one's distance:
VERBstativekeep one's distance, stand back, keep one's eyes off, keep one's hands off, stay awaystay clear of, avoid
English > keep one's distance: 1 sense > verb 1, stative
MeaningStay clear of, avoid.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymsstand back, keep one's eyes off, keep one's hands off, stay away
BroaderbeOccupy a certain position or area
Spanishalejarse, mantener distancia, mantenerse alejado

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