1.
keep something/someone at bay - to prevent something or someone unpleasant from coming too near you or harming you;
Example:
If we can keep the rabbits at bay, we should have a good crop of vegetables in the garden.
She fought to keep her unhappiness at bay.
2.
something of - to some extent;
Example: Our professor is something of an eccentric.
3.
long since - of the distant or comparatively distant past;
Example: I have long since nursed a strong desire for a girl friend.
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I long since wanted to keep coke at bay, course it is something of a killer of my skin!
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