steer clear of something

steer clear of something
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 …   New idioms dictionary

  • steer clear (of something) — keep/stay/steer clear (of sb/sth) idiom to avoid a person or thing because it may cause problems • Steer clear of the centre of town at this time of the evening. Main entry: ↑clearidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • steer clear of someone — 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 …   New idioms dictionary

  • 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 …   New idioms dictionary

  • steer clear of — If you steer clear of something, you avoid it …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • steer clear of —    If you steer clear of something, you avoid it.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • Steer clear of —   If you steer clear of something, you avoid it …   Dictionary of English idioms

  • steer clear — ► to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, risky, or dangerous: steer clear (of sth/sb) »He tries to steer clear of an overdraft on his current account. »She has managed to steer clear of any suggestion of a conflict of interest. »The …   Financial and business terms

  • 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 …   New idioms dictionary

  • 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 …   New idioms dictionary

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