keep it at bay

keep it at bay

= to control something unwanted so it doesn't become a problem

He puts his phone away to keep distractions at bay while studying.

I budget carefully to keep my spending habits at bay and avoid accumulating debt.

Open communication can help keep misunderstandings and conflicts at bay in a team.

Regular meditation helps keep negative thoughts at bay, allowing for better focus.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "keep it at bay":

Synonyms:

Control

Manage 

Prevent

Hold back

Antonyms:

Let in

Allow to escalate

Encourage 

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Regular meditation helps keep negative thoughts at bay, allowing for better focus.

What does meditation help?

#English

A) Focus

B) Negativity

C) Distraction

D) Effort