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steer clear of

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steer clear of something/somebody

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.

See also: clear, of, steer

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.

See also: clear, of, steer

steer clear of

To stay away from; avoid.

See also: clear, of, steer