Phrase

Keep Your Distance

Meaning:

Stay a certain distance away from something, usually because of the potential danger it poses.

Examples:

  • Uh, yes, you can keep your distance from Ann.
  • Uh, yes, you can keep your distance from Ann.
  • If you want to stay in one piece, keep your distance.
  • But don't look like you're trying to keep your distance.
  • My best advice is to keep your distance from him.
  • Yes, and I advise you to keep your distance.
  • My advice to you is to keep your distance.
  • Why don't you just try and keep your distance?
  • No, I'm polite, but you gotta keep your distance.
  • Ma'am, I'm going to ask you to keep your distance.