Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class II. Words Relating to SpaceSection IV. Motion
4. Motion with Reference to Direction
289. [Motion From, Actively.] Repulsion.
keep at arm’s length, turn one’s back upon, give the cold shoulder; send -off, – away- with a flea in one’s ear [colloq.]; send about one’s business; send packing.