keep one's distance

keep one's distance
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. mantener la distancia
Even though they were once close friends, after their huge disagreement, they kept their distance.Aunque alguna vez fueron amigos cercanos, después de su enorme desacuerdo, mantuvieron la distancia.
a. mantener la distancia
Due to the contagious nature of the illness, it's important to keep one's distance from those who are sick to prevent the spread of the virus.Debido a que la enfermedad es contagiosa, es importante mantener la distancia de los enfermos para evitar la propagación del virus.
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