safe distance

This page is about the collocation safe distance

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

far enough away from danger to be safe

For example

  • Make sure you're standing at a safe distance when the tree comes down.

  • Is a hundred metres a safe distance to watch the launch from, or is it still too close?

Quick Quiz

Make sure everyone's at a safe distance, or someone might

a. see the fireworks

b. set up the fireworks

c. be hurt by the fireworks
a) see the fireworks b) set up the fireworks c) be hurt by the fireworks

Contributor: Matt Errey