How to Pronounce "arm's length"
expression
ˈɑɹmz/ /ˈɫɛŋkθ/, /ˈɫɛŋθ
ARMZ LENGKTH
ɑːmz/ /lˈɛŋθ
AHMZ LENGTH
Definition
An expression meaning to keep something or someone at a physical or emotional distance, or a distance equal to the length of your arm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹmz/ /ˈɫɛŋkθ/, /ˈɫɛŋθ
British English
ɑːmz/ /lˈɛŋθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ARMZ LENGKTH
UK
AHMZ LENGTH
Listen in Context
Please keep the dog at arm's length.
He keeps his classmates at arm's length.
Keep that chemical at arm's length for safety.
I always keep my work and personal life at arm's length.