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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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pull one's punches

[pull one's punches] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not to hit as hard as you can. * /Jimmy pulled his punches and let Paul win […]

без сучка без задоринки

[без сучка без задоринки] [`bez such'`ka bez za`dorinki] Sth. that went off impeccably, smoothly, […]

Dave Barry

U.S. humorist There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness.

frame of mind

[frame of mind] {n. phr.} One's mental outlook; the state of one's psychological condition, * /There is no use trying to […]