give a wide berth
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give a wide berth — idiom
1. To stay away from someone or something; to avoid getting too close.
1.idiom
Definition
To stay away from someone or something; to avoid getting too close.
Example
The hikers gave the sleeping bear a wide berth and took a different path.
Vivek gives a wide berth to any restaurant that has low hygiene scores.