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Idioms and phrases · Question 164 of 180

Question 164

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.

She KEPT the gossiping neighbour AT ARM'S LENGTH.

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. To keep someone at arm's length is to avoid becoming close or friendly.

Worth noting

Hugged is the opposite of keeping a distance.

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The meaning of the idiom "keep at arm's length"
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