give a wide berth to

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a wide berth
(deyim) Give someone/thing a wide berth: Stay well away from someone or something
give a wide berth
Keep away from; keep a safe distance from. "Mary gave the barking dog a wide berth.", "Jack gave a wide berth to the fallen electric wires.", "After Tom got Bob into trouble. Bob gave him a wide berth."