to avoid getting too close to someone
किसी से बहुत अधिक नजदीक न होना (kisi se bahut adhik najdik na hona)
"After the argument, I kept him at arm’s length."
"बहस के बाद मैंने उसे दूरी पर रखा।" (bahas ke baad maine use doori par rakha)
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant
someone who is very precious or loved
to study very hard
to increase effort or commitment toward something
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others