at bay

• Idiomatischer Ausdruck, der bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas auf Distanz zu halten, nicht heranzulassen oder in Schach zu halten; wird oft im Zusammenhang mit Gefahr, Krankheit oder Bedrohung verwendet.

An idiomatic expression meaning to keep something or someone at a distance, prevent them from approaching, or hold them back, often used in contexts of danger, illness, or threats.

1. Keep something awayB2formal

   To prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from approaching or affecting you.

   auf Abstand halten

   • She held the attackers at bay with a loud scream.
   • Regular exercise helps keep illness at bay.
   • The soldiers kept the enemy at bay until reinforcements arrived.

2. Control a situationB2formal

   To maintain control over a difficult situation or emotion.

   Unter Kontrolle halten

   • He managed to keep his anger at bay during the argument.
   • The company is trying to keep financial problems at bay.
   • She kept her fears at bay by focusing on her work.