steer clear of

Meaning

to avoid someone or something that may cause problems

Examples

1. 1I steer clear of that café now; the coffee is cold and the staff are rude.
2. 2Doctors advise people with asthma to steer clear of smoky places.
3. 3Ben has steered clear of social media since the argument with his old school friends.
4. 4If you want to save money, steer clear of the shops near the station.
5. 5Why are you steering clear of Aisha? Did you two fall out at the party?

Grammar

Only steer changes: steers, steering, steered. of is always followed by the person or thing you avoid.