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to keep somebody or something at bay
01
to maintain control or prevent someone or something from advancing, causing harm, or becoming a threat
Idiom
Informal
Example
The guard dog kept intruders at bay during the night.
Her calm demeanor held her own anxiety at bay in the face of the challenging presentation.
to stand at bay
01
to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one
IdiomExample
A dog barks and stands at bay if he sees any one assault his master.
The small group of soldiers had to stand at bay, defending their position against a much larger enemy force.
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