Meanings
How to pronounce "arm's length":
AU
A distance approximately equal to the length of a human's arm.
A position not suggesting or inviting intimacy.
Example: "She remained at arm's length though we worked together for many years."
A condition of independence and parity for parties to a transaction.
Example: "The police work at arm's length from the army."
Barely within reach.
Distant, detached.
Example Sentences
1
She kept her colleagues at arm's length, never getting too close.
2
He preferred to keep his personal life at arm's length from his professional life.
3
The company decided to keep the project at arm's length until they could assess its risks.
4
The new manager kept his subordinates at arm's length until he had a chance to evaluate their performance.
5
She always kept her emotions at arm's length, never showing her true feelings.
