At Bay to Keep?
To Keep Something at Bay to Keep Someone at Bay to Hold Someone at Bay to Hold Something at Bay. If You Keep Something or Someone at Bay, or Hold Them at Bay...
to keep something at bay to keep someone at bay to hold someone at bay to hold something at bay. If you keep something or someone at bay, or hold them at bay, you prevent them from reaching, attacking, or affecting you. Eating oranges keeps colds at bay.
What is meaning of keep at bay?
: in the position of being unable to move closer while attacking or trying to approach someone —used with keep or hold The soldiers kept the attackers at bay. —often used figuratively The doctors have been able to keep her illness at bay for several months.
Where does the term at bay come from?
The Old French words 'abbay' or 'abai' mean 'barking'. These came into English, first as 'abay' and later as 'at bay'. Hounds that were barking were said in the 14th century to be 'at a bay'.
David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.
