keep one's distance

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On the bright side, it’s easy to keep one’s distance.

From Washington Times

Dis′tanceless, not allowing a distant view—said of hazy weather: having no indications of distance—said of certain pictures.—Keep one at a distance, to treat with reserve; Keep one's distance, to abstain from familiarity with, to keep aloof from.

From Project Gutenberg

One can't remember to keep one's distance, with you.

From Project Gutenberg

V. be distant &c. adj.; extend to, stretch to, reach to, spread to, go to, get to, stretch away to; range. remain at a distance; keep away, keep off, keep aloof, keep clear of, stand away, stand off, stand aloof, stand clear of, stay away, keep one's distance. distance; distance oneself from.

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It is very difficult to keep one's distance to the greatest of men, when they won't keep it themselves to their meanest servants.

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