steer clear of

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

Policymakers must steer clear of legislative proposals that could artificially accelerate a reduction in consumer spending.

From Barron's

Some crypto veterans say the key is to steer clear of the leveraged bets that can turbocharge gains in good times and amplify losses during a selloff.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sara Grillo, a New York City-based marketing consultant and chartered financial analyst, warns consumers to steer clear of any adviser “who unquestionably willfully deceived someone.”

From MarketWatch

According to the Justice Department, Leiweke and Oak View protected Ticketmaster’s business and agreed to steer clear of other opportunities, such as promoting artists, that would tread on Live Nation’s turf.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We choose to steer clear of turnarounds.”

From Barron's

Related Words

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