From afar
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Used to express emotional detachment or the act of observing without direct involvement. 
She admired his kindness from afar, never intervening.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Sometimes used metaphorically to mean not being directly involved or close to a situation. 
As an introvert, he participated in the celebration from afar.
Pro Tip 3/3Romantic Connotation
Often used in romantic contexts to describe someone admiring another person without revealing their feelings. 
He fell in love with her from afar, too shy to approach.