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Definition put some distance between in British English

put some distance between phrase

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My instincts warned me to put some distance between us.

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to say or do something that shows that you are not connected with or do not approve of something

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The strategy is to put some distance between the English and Scottish branches of the party.

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Definition put some distance between in British English