steer clear of

Stay away from something or someone.

"I'd steer clear of that neighborhood late at night."

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Abroad In Japan Podcast · 34:47

Steer clear of salt ramen.

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We steer clear of all competition.

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but they steer clear of the generator.

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and gators usually steer clear of boats.

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Maybe we steer clear of that particular controversy.

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