steer\ clear\ of

steer\ clear\ of
v
1. To steer a safe distance from; go around without touching.

A ship steers clear of a rocky shore in stormy weather.

2. informal To stay away from; keep from going near.

Fred was angry at Bill, and Bill was steering clear of him.

Some words Martha always spells wrong. She tries to steer clear of them.


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