at (the) arm's end: as far as one can reach with one's arm; (hence) at a distance, remote, not on familiar or friendly terms. Cf. at arm's length…
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| 释义 | the world > space > distance > distance or farness > a long way off [phrase] > kept or placed at a distance (3) at (the) arm's enda1586 at (the) arm's end: as far as one can reach with one's arm; (hence) at a distance, remote, not on familiar or friendly terms. Cf. at arm's length… at arm's length1655 As far as one can reach with one's arm; (hence) at a distance, remote, not on familiar or friendly terms. Subcategories:— keep at arm's length (1) |
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