give (someone or something) a wide berth

idiom

: to avoid or stay away from (someone or something)
I could see that she was in a bad mood, so I gave her a wide berth.

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Recent Examples on the Web Andolfi says that if possible, give a wide berth to those family members who create or trigger conflict. Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2021

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“Give (someone or something) a wide berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20a%20wide%20berth. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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