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Wide berth

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  1. 1
    Adequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability.

    "Steer to port and give the rocks a wide berth."

  2. 2
    A considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance. broadly, idiomatic

    "Our cat always gives the vacuum cleaner a wide berth."

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