hold (one) at a distance

To keep one away, either physically or figuratively, in order to afford a level of safety or security or to prevent intimacy. John always holds his friends at a distance, so that no one gets close enough to hurt his feelings. My daughter likes to watch me cook, but I make sure to hold her at a distance so she doesn't get close to anything hot.

词组	hold (one) at a distance
释义	hold (one) at a distance hold (one) at a distance To keep one away, either physically or figuratively, in order to afford a level of safety or security or to prevent intimacy. John always holds his friends at a distance, so that no one gets close enough to hurt his feelings. My daughter likes to watch me cook, but I make sure to hold her at a distance so she doesn't get close to anything hot. See also: distance, hold Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: hold (one) at a comfortable distance maneuver for maneuver for (something) chase away break (one's) fall break fall break one's fall collar collar (someone) lead the pack
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