What does the idiom "at arm's length" mean?

A

Holding something very close

B

Being very close and intimate

C

Measuring something with arms

D


Avoiding intimacy or keeping a distance

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Correct Answer: Avoiding intimacy or keeping a distance

At arm's length (idiom)
English Meaning:

  1. At a distance / as far away from your body as possible.

  2. Avoiding intimacy or close contact.

Bangla Meaning:
(১) শরীর থেকে যথাসম্ভব দূরে রাখা / এড়িয়ে চলা।
(২) ঘনিষ্ঠতা এড়িয়ে চলা।

Other Options:
ক) Holding something very close → এই প্রবাদটির বিপরীত অর্থ।
খ) Being very close and intimate → এই প্রবাদটি আসলে সেটিই এড়িয়ে চলার কথা বোঝায়।
গ) Measuring something with arms → আক্ষরিক অর্থে ব্যবহৃত হলেও প্রবাদসুলভ নয়।

Example Sentences:

  1. I held the telephone at arm's length.

  2. Try to keep bad companions at arm's length.

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