at arm's length

idiom

: from a distance that is the length of a person's arm

It's best to view the painting at arm's length.

holding a candle at arm's length

: in a condition that individuals act independently and without one having undue influence over another

a deal arranged at arm's length

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The space between the second-row captain's chairs is a blessing, keeping the kids almost at arm's length, as is the rearview interior mirror and the Cabin Watch system that shows video of the rear passenger area, even at night. —

Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 For most of the past century, U.S.-Mexican relations were conducted at arm's length. —

Shannon K. O'Neil, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2013 Bacon has been an outspoken moderate and worked diligently to keep Trump at arm's length in a district that Biden won in 2020. —

Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024 Not only does this extender offer four plug options and four USB ports, but it can also be used as a charging stand to keep your phone, tablet, or headphones at arm's length. —

Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at arm's length

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