Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
This gun should be handled with care and ____________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. kept at arm’s length.
In the sentence, the phrase is used to refer that the gun should be handled with care and kept at a safe distance.
The idiom "kept at arm’s length" means to maintain a safe or emotional/physical distance from someone or something, often to avoid getting too involved or close.
For example- She kept the aggressive dog at arm’s length to avoid getting bitten.