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steer clear of
Stay away from, avoid, as in Dad warned us to steer clear of Dr. Smith and his poor advice. This idiom alludes to guiding a vessel away from some obstacle. Its figurative use was first recorded in 1723.
Example Sentences
The dogs are all trained not to pull on the leash, to stay in formation and to steer clear of rattlesnakes by sight, sound or scent.
You should steer clear of flooded or exposed routes such as bridges or high open roads.
One makeup artist with over a decade of experience working with K-pop stars and actors told the BBC that during elections, styling teams steer clear of politically symbolic colours.
A few flatly stated that hotel companies would steer clear of future investments in the city, which has long served as a global tourism destination.
Pregnant women are also being advised to steer clear of new born lambs during lambing season due to a higher risk of infection.
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