Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
This gun should be handled with care and __________.
A.kept at arm's length✓ Correct
B.shot for safety
C.nip in the bud
D.mince the matters
Explanation
'Kept at arm's length' means to keep something at a safe distance or avoid close contact, which is appropriate advice for handling a gun carefully. The other idioms do not logically complete the sentence.
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