Complete the idiom (keep someone at a distance) “Once you suspect a person of double-dealing, you ought to keep him at arm’s ______.” Choose the correct word that completes the idiom.

Verbal Ability Selecting Words Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    length
  • B
    distance
  • C
    reach
  • D
    end

Answer

Correct Answer: length

Explanation

Given data

  • Idiom meaning: keep someone at a safe/hostile distance.

Concept/ApproachThe fixed English idiom is “keep (someone) at arm’s length.”

Option analysislength — correct set phrase.distance — similar meaning but not the idiom.reach/end — incorrect here.

Final Answerlength

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