How to Pronounce "keep at arm's length from"
expression
KEEP at ARMZ LENGTH frum
KEEP at AHMS LENGTH FROM
Definition
To deliberately avoid being too close or friendly with someone or something, often because of mistrust, caution, or a desire to stay uninvolved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈæt/ /ˈɑɹmz/ /ˈɫɛŋkθ/, /ˈɫɛŋθ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈæt/ /ɑːmz/ /lˈɛŋθ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP at ARMZ LENGTH frum
UK
KEEP at AHMS LENGTH FROM
Listen in Context
She tries to keep at arm's length from her coworkers outside of work.
It's wise to keep at arm's length from people you don't trust.
He prefers to keep at arm's length from office gossip.
After being hurt before, I tend to keep at arm's length from new relationships.