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
Tomas-Swedish, Norwegian, Lithuanian
Malkhaz-Georgian
Asklepiades-Ancient Greek
VinnieVIN-eeEnglish
JesusJEE-zəs (English)Theology, Biblical
Firuz-Persian, Tajik