steer clear of someone

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.


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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 …   New idioms dictionary

  • 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 — 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 (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… …   New idioms dictionary

  • 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 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 …   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 — phrasal : to keep entirely away (as from a danger) : direct one s course so as to avoid any chance of hindrance, contact, harm, or involvement often used with of tries to steer clear of controversial issues Kathleen Teltsch * * * steer clear (of) …   Useful english dictionary

  • steer — [[t]stɪ͟ə(r)[/t]] steers, steering, steered 1) VERB When you steer a car, boat, or plane, you control it so that it goes in the direction that you want. [V n] What is it like to steer a ship this size?... [V n prep] When I was a kid, about six or …   English dictionary

  • steer — [stɪə ǁ stɪr] verb [transitive] 1. to guide the way a situation develops, by influencing people s ideas or actions: steer somebody to something • He managed to steer his colleagues to a compromise. steer somebody away from something • Farmers… …   Financial and business terms

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