Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
”...he is at arm’s length with the world.”
Elijah Wood, talking about his character in the movie Everything is Illuminated.
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
distant; impersonal
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
In the quote above, Elijah Wood is saying that his character is not involved with the world around him. He is distant with people, not letting anyone get too close to him emotionally or psychologically.
When you keep people at arm’s length, you are keeping them from getting to know you personally.
Examples
1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.
“She kept them at arm’s length for a while, but later she got to know them and found them very friendly.”
Winners
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