put some distance between

put some distance between
1) to deliberately make a relationship less close or friendly

My instincts warned me to put some distance between us.

2) to go away from a person or place, especially in order to avoid a dangerous or unpleasant situation
3) to say or do something that shows that you are not connected with or do not approve of something

The strategy is to put some distance between the English and Scottish branches of the party.


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