Kozma Prutkov

Looking into the distance, you will see the distance; looking to the sky, you will see the sky; looking in a small mirror, you will only see yourself.

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keep one's distance

[keep one's distance] {v. phr.} To be cool toward someone; avoid being friendly. * /Mary did not like her co-worker, Betty, and kept her distance from her./ Compare: [KEEP ONE […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

keep one at a distance

[keep one at a distance] or [keep one at arm's length] {v. phr.} To avoid (someone's) company; not become too friendly toward. * /Mr. Smith is kind to the workers […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Prutkov Kozma

Kozma Prutkov - a collective pseudonym for the group of Russian writers - Alexey Tolstoy and Zhemchuzhnikov brothers, who performed jointly in 50-60s of the 19th century. www.sky-net-eye.com

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[hold off] {v.} 1a. To refuse to let (someone) become friendly. * /The president's high rank and chilly manner held people off./ Compare: [KEEP AT A DISTANCE]. 1b. To be […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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