wide berth

1.
British EnglishAmerican EnglishGeneralinformalneutral
- A considerable distance kept from a person, place, or thing in order to avoid trouble, danger, or unpleasantness; to avoid or shun.
2.
MaritimeBritish EnglishAmerican Englishneutralnautical
- Sufficient lateral space given to a vessel or object when passing to ensure safety; a margin of clearance.

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