put some distance between

put some distance between (someone or something)

To move a large distance away from someone or something, especially in order to escape or avoid them or it. We'll need to put some distance between us and that bomb before it explodes! I'm looking to put some distance between myself and those money lenders.
See also: between, distance, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put some distance between (someone and oneself or something)

to move or travel away from someone or something. Jill and I aren't getting along. I need to put some distance between her and me. I drove fast to put some distance between Max and me.
See also: between, distance, put
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • put some distance between (someone or something)
  • put some distance between someone and someone/something
  • into the distance
  • in striking distance (of someone or something)
  • pace (something) out
  • pace out
  • within striking distance (of someone or something)
  • pace (something) off
  • in spitting distance (of someone or something)
  • within spitting distance (of someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
Newcastle United took on Huddersfieldat St James' Park looking to put some distance between themselves and the bottom three against the Premier League's basement club.
Newcastle United player ratings: Almiron dazzles but Magpies frustrated by missed chances; Newcastle United took on Huddersfield Town at St James' Park, here's how Lee Ryder rated the players
Newton-le-Willows put some distance between themselves and the bottom two with a 95-run win over Birkenhead Park.
S&B finally confirm Premier return; DIVISION one
While the two have now put some distance between themselves and third placed top-flight debutants Visakha - just three points behind Naga - unexpected results could mean a group finish so there is still everything to play for.
Boeung Ket, Naga in clash of top two
We have to try get back up there and put some distance between ourselves and some of the other teams."
CRAIG: NO EASY PREY
City will have the chance to put some distance between themselves and United in the first derby of the season on December 10 and Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side can continue their impressive displays.
Kev predicts title fight with Reds
In an attempt to put some distance between her and her adult boyfriend, Janelle's parents are sending her to upstate New York, where she is to live with her estranged aunt, uncle, and cousin.
Kindl, Patrice. Don't You Trust Me?
Put some distance between you (and him) and your sister-in-law.
IS HE CHEATING WITH RELATIVE?
Michelle's imminent decision to take a job on a cruise ship and put some distance between her and her husband is the latest bump in their marriage.
Kym is not qutting, says ITV soap
Put some distance between you: It may seem extreme but many people claim living miles away helps the relationship.
11tips to getting along with your mum-in-law; YOU & YOUR BODY
CONSETT are looking to complete the second half of a crucial double as they bid to put some distance between themselves and the drop zone.
Consett looking for double in a battle to beat drop
put some distance between it and the clothing factory, saying the factory was no longer authorized to produce merchandise for the company, the report said.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina blames 'planned arson' for deadly fire at garment factory
However, the Koreans' better fitness showed as they scored four more tries to put some distance between them and Hall's side.
UAE coach Duncan Hall content after loss in Korea
Let's hope their Cup replay the following week will be something of a distraction for them as we seek to put some distance between us and teams below us.
Let's get behind new man
PRESIDENT DEMETRIS Christofias yesterday put some distance between himself and his deputy Attorney-general Akis Papasavvas over the teeth implants saga, saying he would never have done something like that.
Christofias would 'never have claimed for new teeth'
AFTER last Saturday's epic victory over Tyldesley, Widnes have a real chance to put some distance between themselves and the rest of the chasing pack desperate to get that elusive second place play-off spot.
Widnes can widen gap