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Wide Berth Give Stay Prudent Distance Order Avoid

Phrase/Idiom wide berth
Definition If you give someone or something a wide berth, you stay at a prudent distance from them in order to avoid unwanted consequences.
Example The only way to be there on time is by giving the town centre a wide berth.

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