Will的部落格

keep somebody/something at arm's length

原文解釋: to avoid becoming connected with someone or something

中文解釋: 避免與某人或某事親近； 拒人於千里之外。

已下為例句:

1. We proposed a tax break for companies that treat their workers well,

    but lawmakers are keeping the idea at arm's length for now.

2. She doesn't talk much about it because she needs to hold

    these painful experiences at arm's length.

3. a. Have you gone drinking with your friends?

    b. Not yet, I'm keeping them at arm's length till I get to know them.

4. a. How are things going with your new neighbor?

    b. I didn't hear such good things about her

        so I'm keeping her at arm's length.