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The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

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under construction

[under construction] {adv. phr.} In the process of being built or repaired. * /It is a good idea to take the train to work while the expressway is under construction./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

at swords' points

[at swords' points] {adj. phr.} Ready to start fighting; very much opposed to each other; hostile; quarreling. * /The dog's barking kept the Browns at swords' points with their neighbors […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

keep one's distance

[keep one's distance] {v. phr.} To be cool toward someone; avoid being friendly. * /Mary did not like her co-worker, Betty, and kept her distance from her./ Compare: [KEEP ONE […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

keep one at a distance

[keep one at a distance] or [keep one at arm's length] {v. phr.} To avoid (someone's) company; not become too friendly toward. * /Mr. Smith is kind to the workers […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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pass with flying colors

[pass with flying colors] See: [WITH FLYING COLORS].

pay court to

[pay court to] {v. phr.} To woo; to shower with attention. * /He had been paying court to her for three long years before he […]

put to shame

[put to shame] {v. phr.} 1. To disgrace. * /The cleanliness of European cities puts our cities to shame./ * /That filthy […]

Ed Howe

(1853-1937) When you can't do anything else to a boy, you can make him wash his face.