The idiom "keep someone or something at arm's length" has its origin in the physical act of extending one's arm to create distance or separation between oneself and another person or object, often to maintain a personal boundary or to avoid close involvement. It is used to convey the idea of keeping someone or something at a distance to avoid getting too close or becoming overly involved.

What is the origin of the idiom "keep someone or something at arm's length" and when to use it?

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to [keep|hold] {sb/sth} at arm's (length|distance)

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Définition et signification de « keep somebody or something at arm's length » en anglais

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