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steer clear |
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steer clear (of someone or something) to avoid someone or something. John is mad at me, so I've been steering clear of him. Steer clear of that book. It has many errors in it. steer clear (of somebody/something) to avoid someone or something I'd steer clear of Joe if I were you - he's in a terrible mood. They invited me to comment on the proposals, but I think I would rather steer clear. Usage notes: usually the person or thing you avoid is dangerous or likely to cause trouble How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bear in mind, too, that under these untoward circumstances he has to cut many feet deep in the flesh; and in that subterraneous manner, without so much as getting one single peep into the ever-contracting gash thus made, he must skilfully steer clear of all adjacent, interdicted parts, and exactly divide the spine at a critical point hard by its insertion into the skull. Foreign youth steer clear of the gymnasium; its rules are too severe. He toiled on and did his best, while he renewed his resolve to steer clear of Daylight in the future. |
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