stay clear of

stay clear of (someone or something)

1. To remain physically out of the way of someone or something. Please stay clear of the loading bay doors. You've got to stay clear of the workers while they're laying the cement.

2. To avoid interacting with someone or something. Stay clear of the boss today—he's yelling at everyone he sees. I suggest you say clear of the trains today—there's a strike on, so none of them are on time.

stay clear of someone or something

to keep one's distance from something, usually something dangerous. Please stay clear of me. I have the flu. stay clear of that machine. It is dangerous.

See also: clear, of, stay

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

stay clear of (someone or something)
clear of
clear of (something)
keep clear of
clear with
clear (something) with (someone)
clear from some place
clear (something) from (something)
as clear as vodka
vodka

References in periodicals archive

The Chinese military warned the US to stay clear of Taiwan on Wednesday, vowing to use force, if necessary, to prevent any attempts to split the island from the mainland.

US Defiantly Sends Warship Through Taiwan Strait After China Calls It A Regional Security Threat

Todd, of Clydebank, pled guilty to the offence and appeared for sentencing earlier this month following a deferral to prove he could stay clear of further trouble.

Had flare at football stadium

Welsh Premier ABER v CEFN DRUIDS TONIGHT, 7.30PM KICK OFF By JOHN BRIDGWATER CEFN Druids boss Huw Griffiths knows his side need to quickly rediscover the winning formula as they battle to stay clear of basement danger.

'WE NEED TO START TOUGH RUN OF GAMES WITH A WIN'

I just try and stay clear of it."I'm just focused on doing my best and the more I stay away from that and focus on my game and myself the better I will be.

England star steering clear of social media in Russia

A message posted on Highland High School principal's Twitter account urged everyone to stay clear of campus.

Shooting reported at California high school

Warning signs have been placed at the entrance to the beach notifying the public to stay clear of the area until further notice.

Beach shut over health concerns; NEWS IN BRIEF

"The leaking gas is highly inflammable persons except emergency service providers are advised to stay clear of the scene," police said in an alert.

One feared dead after trailer ferrying gas explodes at Chyulu Hills

Barnes, advises the public not to do business with those mentioned supra, as doing is at a risk It also notes that the affected officials are strongly warned to stay clear of all Youth Wing activities and to not proceed any further under the banner of those positions that they have been suspended from, and that any defiance on their part will receive unspecified consequences that will deeply jeopardize their return to the leadership.

Liberty Party Youth Wing suspends 3

XMAS SAFETY 1 HOUSEHOLDERS have been warned to stay clear of electrical poles when putting up Christmas lights outdoors.

Keep lights away from electric poles

But there was a warning to women to stay clear of the gin bottle.

Alcohol most days 'cuts diabetes risk'

One attacker was detained following the attack, they added, but warned the public to stay clear of the area in which the attack had taken place.

One dead in knife attack in Hamburg supermarket, motive unclear

The Hornets host Liverpool in the relative safety of mid-table, already having reached the 40-point barrier which has traditionally proved enough to stay clear of trouble.

Mazzarri only concerned about Watford

Police warned people to stay clear of the area and a tweet from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire crew from Swalwell and specialist team from Hebburn, dealing with gable end in danger of collapse in Rowlands Gill.

Road closed over fears for house

All forms of unmanned aerial vehicles, drones and rotary aircraft that have no clearance from the CAAP are ordered to stay clear of the said areas, read the statement from the AFP Public Affairs Office headed by Col.

Drones barred over poll areas

Would he urge people to stay clear of Cornwall Street?

City is no better or worse than the rest; NOSTALGIA LETTERS&

词组	stay clear of
释义	stay clear of stay clear of (someone or something) 1. To remain physically out of the way of someone or something. Please stay clear of the loading bay doors. You've got to stay clear of the workers while they're laying the cement. 2. To avoid interacting with someone or something. Stay clear of the boss today—he's yelling at everyone he sees. I suggest you say clear of the trains today—there's a strike on, so none of them are on time. See also: clear, of, stay Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. stay clear of someone or something to keep one's distance from something, usually something dangerous. Please stay clear of me. I have the flu. stay clear of that machine. It is dangerous. See also: clear, of, stay McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: stay clear of (someone or something) clear of clear of (something) keep clear of clear with clear (something) with (someone) clear from some place clear (something) from (something) as clear as vodka vodka References in periodicals archive The Chinese military warned the US to stay clear of Taiwan on Wednesday, vowing to use force, if necessary, to prevent any attempts to split the island from the mainland. US Defiantly Sends Warship Through Taiwan Strait After China Calls It A Regional Security Threat Todd, of Clydebank, pled guilty to the offence and appeared for sentencing earlier this month following a deferral to prove he could stay clear of further trouble. Had flare at football stadium Welsh Premier ABER v CEFN DRUIDS TONIGHT, 7.30PM KICK OFF By JOHN BRIDGWATER CEFN Druids boss Huw Griffiths knows his side need to quickly rediscover the winning formula as they battle to stay clear of basement danger. 'WE NEED TO START TOUGH RUN OF GAMES WITH A WIN' I just try and stay clear of it."I'm just focused on doing my best and the more I stay away from that and focus on my game and myself the better I will be. England star steering clear of social media in Russia A message posted on Highland High School principal's Twitter account urged everyone to stay clear of campus. Shooting reported at California high school Warning signs have been placed at the entrance to the beach notifying the public to stay clear of the area until further notice. Beach shut over health concerns; NEWS IN BRIEF "The leaking gas is highly inflammable persons except emergency service providers are advised to stay clear of the scene," police said in an alert. One feared dead after trailer ferrying gas explodes at Chyulu Hills Barnes, advises the public not to do business with those mentioned supra, as doing is at a risk It also notes that the affected officials are strongly warned to stay clear of all Youth Wing activities and to not proceed any further under the banner of those positions that they have been suspended from, and that any defiance on their part will receive unspecified consequences that will deeply jeopardize their return to the leadership. Liberty Party Youth Wing suspends 3 XMAS SAFETY 1 HOUSEHOLDERS have been warned to stay clear of electrical poles when putting up Christmas lights outdoors. Keep lights away from electric poles But there was a warning to women to stay clear of the gin bottle. Alcohol most days 'cuts diabetes risk' One attacker was detained following the attack, they added, but warned the public to stay clear of the area in which the attack had taken place. One dead in knife attack in Hamburg supermarket, motive unclear The Hornets host Liverpool in the relative safety of mid-table, already having reached the 40-point barrier which has traditionally proved enough to stay clear of trouble. Mazzarri only concerned about Watford Police warned people to stay clear of the area and a tweet from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire crew from Swalwell and specialist team from Hebburn, dealing with gable end in danger of collapse in Rowlands Gill. Road closed over fears for house All forms of unmanned aerial vehicles, drones and rotary aircraft that have no clearance from the CAAP are ordered to stay clear of the said areas, read the statement from the AFP Public Affairs Office headed by Col. Drones barred over poll areas Would he urge people to stay clear of Cornwall Street? City is no better or worse than the rest; NOSTALGIA LETTERS&
随便看	throw one’s weight around throw open throw open (something) to (someone or something) throw out throw out of throw out on ear throw out the baby with the bath water throw out the baby with the bathwater throw out the baby with the bathwater, to/don't throw over throw people together throw salt on (one's) game throw salt on someone’s game throw shade throw smoke throw somebody a bone throw somebody a curveball throw somebody to the wolves/lions throw (some) light on (something) throw (some) light upon (something) throw someone throw someone a curve throw (someone) a googly throw someone for a loop throw someone in at the deep end