Most Duke students were in awe of the players, and tended to give them a wide berth.

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But Thaxton expects the Olympic silver medallist to give Romanov a wide berth after his emphatic defeat by the European lightweight champion.

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Obviously, Graham being a man, he won't ask for directions or help with parking, so I'd urge listeners in Great Yarmouth to give us a wide berth on Wednesday, when Graham hopes (tides permitting) to steer a course across Breydon Water to the Berney Arms and along to Reedham.

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Tens of thousands protested on February 20th in various cities, but rarely clashed with the police, who had been ordered to give the protesters a wide berth.

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And, like any traveler, give a wide berth to anything that seems slightly off.

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