Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keep at arm's length

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.90 in modern English

Syllables
keep- at ar-m's length
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Keep at a distance, away from one's body.

Transitive verb

verb

Avoid direct confrontation or struggle.

Transitive verb

verb

Avoid a close relationship.

Transitive verb

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What does keep at arm's length mean?
Keep at a distance, away from one's body.

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