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avoid (someone or something) like the plague

avoid (someone or something) like the plague

To consciously stay away from someone or something. I didn't do my homework my last night, so I'm avoiding my teacher like the plague. My dog is terrified of cats and avoids them like the plague.
See also: avoid, like, plague

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Stace-Medieval English
Saira-Urdu
Leelo-Estonian
Ljudmil-Macedonian
Abiodun-Western African, Yoruba
Judy['dʒu:di]
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