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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Keep someone at arm’s length
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Keep someone at arm’s length

A.

Restrict someone to a small space to stand

B.

Allow someone to talk only from a distance

C.

Make someone stay outside

D.

Avoid being friendly with someone

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Idiom: Keep someone at arm’s length
Meaning: To maintain emotional or personal distance from someone; to avoid closeness or friendliness. (Hindi meaning: दूरी बनाए रखना / घुलना-मिलना न करना)
Example: After their disagreement, she kept him at arm’s length.
Other related idioms:
· Cold shoulder – ignore someone
· Hold at bay – keep something/someone away
· Brush off – reject casually

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