wide berth

noun

(nautical) Adequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability.

I always give a wide berth to people who gossip.

意味（1）

(nautical) Adequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability.

Steer to port and give the rocks a wide berth.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, by extension) A considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance.

Our cat always gives the vacuum cleaner a wide berth.