discreet distance

Frequency: 5.02.1 per million words

A distance that is far enough to be polite or to avoid being noticed.

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Examples (10)

  • The private detective followed the suspect from a discreet distance.
  • When the couple started arguing, I moved to a discreet distance to give them privacy.
  • Wildlife photographers observe animals from a discreet distance to avoid startling them.
  • He kept a discreet distance from his ex-girlfriend at the party.
  • The security team maintained a discreet distance around the celebrity, close enough to intervene.
  • She watched her toddler play on the playground from a discreet distance.
  • A good journalist often observes events from a discreet distance to remain unnoticed.
  • You should keep a discreet distance from the argument to avoid getting involved.
  • The cat watched the bird from a discreet distance, preparing to pounce.
  • It's polite to keep a discreet distance when someone is having a private conversation.