give someone a wide berth

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === wide berth (plural wide berths) (nautical) Adequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability. (idiomatic, by extension) A considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance. ==== Usage notes ==== Often used with some form of the verb "to give". ==== Translations ==== === References === "give sth/sb a wide berth" at dictionary.cambridge.org "wide berth" at www.seatalk.info. “wide berth”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.