steer clear of (someone or something)

steer clear of (someone or something)

To avoid someone or something. Steer clear of the boss today—he's yelling at everyone he sees. The 8:00 train is always late, so steer clear of it if you want to be on time.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 someone/something

COMMON If you steer clear of someone or something, you deliberately avoid them. I'd advise anyone with sensitive or dry skins to steer clear of soap. Steer clear of Paola unless you want to be stuck with her all evening.See also: clear, of, someone, something, steer

steer clear of

take care to avoid or keep away from. 2002 ChartAttack Live Reviews If you're looking for Hollywood gloss and spectacle, steer clear of this film. See also: clear, of, steer

steer clear of

To stay away from; avoid.See also: clear, of, steer