answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

A berth is the place where you dock a ship, so giving someone a wide berth means giving them lots of space. You'd be "steering clear" of them and not getting close.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the meaning of the idiom to give somebody a wide berth?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is idiom meaning of give it a whirl?

Generally this term means , give it a try


What is the meaning of give a hand?

The meaning of the English phrase "to give a hand" to help someone. A variation of this phrase is "to give a helping hand"; this means to assist someone in working towards a common goal.


Can you give a sentence with berth?

A berth is part of a ship where the dock is. A good sentence would be, she met her first love on the berth of a ship her father managed.


Can you give me a sentence with the word needless?

Needless to say the sky is blue! This is an idiom. Meaning that it is given or obvious.


What is the Idiom meaning of Give me your ear?

It means to get your full attention and listen to what he/she is going to say


Can a dog give berth to a cat?

you never know


If you encounter an animal on the roadway what do you do?

Give it a wide berth.


What do you do if you encounter an animal on the roadway?

Give it a wide berth.


What is the meaning of the idiom 'tooth and nail'?

The Idiom actually reads 'Fighting tooth and Nail'. It means to give everything you've got, literally every tooth and nail in your body, to win a struggle.


Can you give me a idiom packet?

Certainly! Idioms are expressions that have figurative meanings different from their literal meanings. Some common idioms include "barking up the wrong tree," "piece of cake," and "kick the bucket."


Use a helping verb in a sentence?

The teacher *is writing* on the chalkboard.


What is the meaning of the idiom 'five by five'?

The origin of this idiom seem to be from old radio slang, with "five by five" meaning "loud and clear." The idiom basically means that everything is okay... everything is cool, bro'. To read more about this idiom in the Urban Dictionary, see the Related Link.