keep someone from something
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keep from (or keep someone from) — avoid (or cause someone to avoid) doing something. → keep … English new terms dictionary
keep distance from something — keep (your) distance (from (someone/something)) to avoid becoming too friendly or emotionally involved with someone. I ve seen her around the office, but she keeps her distance from most of us. The boy carefully kept his distance from the… … New idioms dictionary
keep someone at arm's length — If you keep someone or something at arm s length, you keep a safe distance away from them … The small dictionary of idiomes
keep someone at arm's length — If you keep someone or something at arm s length, you keep a safe distance away from them. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you keep someone at arm s length, you do not allow yourself to become friendly with them. It s not easy… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
keep hold of something — 1) to not take your hands away from something that you are holding She kept hold of his arm. 2) to not lose something, or to not let someone else get it They managed to keep hold of the ball in the second half … English dictionary
keep someone at arm's length — keep (someone/something) at arm s length to avoid becoming connected with someone or something. We proposed a tax break for companies that treat their workers well, but lawmakers are keeping the idea at arm s length for now. She doesn t talk much … New idioms dictionary
keep your distance from something — keep (your) distance (from (someone/something)) to avoid becoming too friendly or emotionally involved with someone. I ve seen her around the office, but she keeps her distance from most of us. The boy carefully kept his distance from the… … New idioms dictionary
keep distance from someone — keep (your) distance (from (someone/something)) to avoid becoming too friendly or emotionally involved with someone. I ve seen her around the office, but she keeps her distance from most of us. The boy carefully kept his distance from the… … New idioms dictionary
keep distance from — keep (your) distance (from (someone/something)) to avoid becoming too friendly or emotionally involved with someone. I ve seen her around the office, but she keeps her distance from most of us. The boy carefully kept his distance from the… … New idioms dictionary
keep someone sweet — keep (someone) sweet to do things to please someone so that they help you or treat you well in the future. I like to keep the neighbours sweet in case we have to borrow a ladder or something from them … New idioms dictionary
