Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.
The phrase 'keep something at bay' means; that you try to stop a problematic situation from getting closer to you. Example in use: "That kid is very problematic; I am doing my best to keep him at bay."