Guardar las distancias

To keep one's distance / To keep at arm's length

Word Combinations

Notes & Usage:

Describes maintaining a respectful or protective emotional or physical distance from someone.

Con ese tipo de clientes es mejor guardar las distancias.

With that type of client it's better to keep one's distance.

Siempre guarda las distancias en el trabajo.

She always keeps people at arm's length at work.

—¿Os lleváis bien? —Sí, pero guardamos las distancias.

—Do you get on? —Yes, but we keep our distance.

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