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steer clear of someone/something
idiom
C2
to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems: 绕开，避开（令人不快或危险的人或事物）
Her speech steered clear of controversial issues.她的讲话避开了有争议的问题。
They warned their children to steer clear of drugs.他们告诫孩子们要远离毒品。
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to avoid someone or something
avoidHave you been trying to avoid me?
steer clear ofI suggest steering clear of yellow snow.
keep/stay clear ofKeep clear of her - she’s got flu.
stay away fromThe experience was so bad that she stayed away from men for two years.
shunThe best companies are run by people who shun the limelight.
shunYou'll be shunned and totally isolated if you don't join in.
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steer clear of someone/something | American Dictionary
steer clear of someone/something
idiom
to avoid someone or something because you think the person or thing may cause trouble or be dangerous:
Davis steered clear of politics because of all the problems his father had had as governor.
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