Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To keep someone at arm’s length
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. To avoid someone.
- In the given question, we need to select the meaning of the given idiom.
- An IDIOM refers to "a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words".
Let's have a look at the meaning of the given idiom:-
- To keep someone at arm’s length- To avoid someone.
- For example:- They no longer trust her and are keeping her at arm's length.
The meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option hence, it will be correct.