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keep something at bay
Meaning: If you keep something at bay, you stop something that could be a problem for you from getting too close or from getting worse.
For example:
- We kept the flood waters at bay by building a wall of sandbags around our house.
- A good way to keep your feelings of anxiety at bay is to meditate or do some sort of relaxation technique.
Quick Quiz:
Our company is short of money at the moment so we need to keep certain people at bay, including
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