steer clear of
to avoid someone or something which seems unpleasant, risky or dangerous:
Her speech steered clear of controversial issues.
They warned their children to steer clear of drugs.

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avoid to deliberately not go near a person or place:
Why have you been avoiding me?
We avoided Park Street because of the traffic.
stay away/keep away to avoid a person or place, especially a dangerous one:
She walked along the path, keeping well away from the edge of the cliff.
That man is trouble – I’d stay away from him.
steer clear of somebody/something informal to avoid a person or place, because there could be problems if you do not:
I usually steer clear of the kitchen when Alan’s cooking.
I’d steer clear of Matthew if I were you.
make a detour to avoid a place by travelling around it instead of through the centre:
We had to make a long detour because of the floods.
get out of something to avoid doing something you should do or something you promised to do. Get out of is more common than avoid in everyday spoken English:
We promised we’d go – we can’t get out of it now.
wriggle out of something (also wiggle out of something American English) to avoid doing something you should do by making up excuses. Used to show disapproval:
He always seems to wriggle out of helping with the kids.
evade formal to avoid doing something that legally or morally you should do – used especially about taxes or responsibilities:
It is an offence to evade taxes.
The US cannot evade its responsibility for the war.

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steer clear of
steer clear (of (someone/something))
to avoid someone or something.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you — he's in a terrible mood.

They invited me to comment on the proposals, but I think I would rather steer clear.

Usage notes: usually the person or thing you avoid is dangerous or likely to cause trouble
steer clear of (something/someone)
to avoid something or someone because they are dangerous or bad for you.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he'll only cause trouble.

I try to steer clear of heavy meals these days.

steer clear of (something/someone)
to avoid something or someone because they are dangerous or bad for you.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he'll only cause trouble.

I try to steer clear of heavy meals these days.

steer clear of (something/someone)
to avoid something or someone because they are dangerous or bad for you.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he'll only cause trouble.

I try to steer clear of heavy meals these days.

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steer clear of something
steer clear (of (someone/something))
to avoid someone or something.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you — he's in a terrible mood.

They invited me to comment on the proposals, but I think I would rather steer clear.

Usage notes: usually the person or thing you avoid is dangerous or likely to cause trouble
steer clear of (something/someone)
to avoid something or someone because they are dangerous or bad for you.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he'll only cause trouble.

I try to steer clear of heavy meals these days.

steer clear of (something/someone)
to avoid something or someone because they are dangerous or bad for you.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he'll only cause trouble.

I try to steer clear of heavy meals these days.

steer clear of (something/someone)
to avoid something or someone because they are dangerous or bad for you.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he'll only cause trouble.

I try to steer clear of heavy meals these days.

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steer clear of
• steer clear of (someone or something)
to avoid someone or something
I have been steering clear of my friend since our argument.

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steer clear of something
• steer clear of (someone or something)
to avoid someone or something
I have been steering clear of my friend since our argument.

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steer clear of
v.
1. To steer a safe distance from; go around without touching.
A ship steers clear of a rocky shore in stormy weather.
2. informal To stay away from; keep from going near.
Fred was angry at Bill, and Bill was steering clear of him.
Some words Martha always spells wrong. She tries to steer clear of them.

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steer clear of someone
steer clear (of (someone/something))
to avoid someone or something.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you — he's in a terrible mood.

They invited me to comment on the proposals, but I think I would rather steer clear.

Usage notes: usually the person or thing you avoid is dangerous or likely to cause trouble
steer clear of (something/someone)
to avoid something or someone because they are dangerous or bad for you.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he'll only cause trouble.

I try to steer clear of heavy meals these days.

steer clear of (something/someone)
to avoid something or someone because they are dangerous or bad for you.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he'll only cause trouble.

I try to steer clear of heavy meals these days.

steer clear of (something/someone)
to avoid something or someone because they are dangerous or bad for you.
I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he'll only cause trouble.

I try to steer clear of heavy meals these days.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

steer clear of someone
• steer clear of (someone or something)
to avoid someone or something
I have been steering clear of my friend since our argument.

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