arm's length

Microsoft says it intends to keep Skype operating at arms-length, as an independent division.

His method was to track the bear to his lair, to approach to within arms length if possible, and then rouse the enemy.

It is said that he ultimately covered his eyes with his left hand, and extended his right at arms length for the salute.

Kentucky, Larry, and Pug kept throughout within arms length of one another.

Not he!he loosened her desperate hands from about his throat, and forced her back, holding her at arms length.

She held him at arms length and slowly slipped her hands from his and waved him back.