B2idiomeverydayIELTS-friendly
steer clear of something
USUK
to avoid a person, place or thing because it may cause problems
Use 'of': 'steer clear of'. 'Steer clear from' is rare. Common with people too: 'steer clear of him'.
In context
I steer clear of street food stalls with no running water.
My doctor told me to steer clear of sugary drinks for a while.
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