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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Hold at arm’s length

1. To treat someone warmly
2. To keep someone at a distance
3. To imitate someone closely
4. To support someone openly

Correct answer: To keep someone at a distance

Solution

"Hold at arm’s length" means to avoid close contact or keep someone at a distance. It is often used for relationships, dealings, or interactions where one does not want closeness. Hence, the correct meaning is to keep someone at a distance.

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