arm's length »
Barely within reach.
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arm's length »
Distant, detached.
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arm's length »
Independent, but related.
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as long as »
The same length as.
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at arm's length »
At a distance, away from one's body.
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at arm's length »
Avoiding a close relationship.
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barrel »
A round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
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bend over backwards »
To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.
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down to the short strokes »
In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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drag out »
To extend or lengthen excessively.
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duke it out »
To argue heavily or at length.
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grace period »
A length of time during which rules or penalties do not take effect or are withheld.
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hold forth »
Talk at great length; expatiate; harangue.
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jump rope »
The activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants. Often used for athletic training and among schoolchildren. Variations involve speed, chants, varied rope and jumper movement patterns, multiple jumpers and/or multiple ropes.
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jump rope »
The length of rope, sometimes with handles, casing or other additions, used in that activity.
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