Does it mean that you better leave Mark alone and don't bother him?

[Geo777]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #698 "English Slang Idioms (440)", question 10

"You'd better give Mark a ......... berth today. He's in a really grouchy mood," Vanessa said to Jacky at work.

(a) big
(b) wide
(c) broad
(d) large

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #698 "English Slang Idioms (440)", answer 10

"You'd better give Mark a wide berth today. He's in a really grouchy mood," Vanessa said to Jacky at work.

Correct answer: (b) wide

Your answer was: correct
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Hi,

Does it mean that you better leave Mark alone and don't bother him?

Thanks.
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[Mordant]

That's essentially what it means.

—Idiom
8.
give a wide berth to, to shun; remain discreetly away from

[Linda]

Hi Geo777,
Yes, that's what it means (as an idiom) in this sentence. Great job.
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[Geo777]

Hi Linda and Mordant,

Thank you for your reply.
English idoms are very interesting and I like them a lot.
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