Meaning of steer clear | Babel Free

Definitions

To avoid; to dodge; to sidestep.

figuratively, intransitive, often

Equivalents

Examples

“I always told Sir John to steer clear of too much journalizing.”

“Foreign youth steer clear of the gymnasium; its rules are too severe.”

“"You steer clear of that rascally teacher and young Merwell," advised Dave's father. "They are a bad lot." "I'll steer clear if I can," answered Dave.”

“But unless you are also philosophical and like to listen to a lot of dialogue—or, worse yet, read reams of subtitles—I think you'd be wise to steer clear.”

“If you think you can steer clear of government surveillance by staying off-line, think again.”

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