TODAY'S IDIOM: STEER CLEAR OF

"STEER CLEAR OF"

 

If you steer clear of something, you don't go near it because it could harm you or cause you a problem.

Example: I'd steer clear of that guy if I were you. He's a bit crazy and he's always looking for a fight with someone.

Mantenerse alejado de...

Example sentences:

• My doctor said I should steer clear of spicy foods until I feel better / Mi doctor me dijo que debería de mantenerme alejado de los alimentos picantes hasta que me sienta mejor.

• Tell your kids to steer clear of that dog. I was told that it bites people / Dígale a sus hijos que se mantengan alejados de ese perro. Me dijeron que muerde a la gente.

Additional examples:

• John is mad at me, so I've been steering clear of him.

• Steer clear of that book. It has many errors in it.

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