steer clear

phrase

: to keep entirely away

—often used with of

tries to steer clear of debt

Examples of steer clear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump has largely steered clear of political battlegrounds in his travels so far, focusing on red states and friendly crowds at a moment when Republicans worry that his unpopularity could drag down the party. — Sagar Meghani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

The idea is to steer clear of anything too twee or cutesy, instead opting for florals with a little personality. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

The language does not include identity- or criminal justice-specific provisions, and largely steers clear of climate topics. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Artists playing into their politics isn’t without risk, as many steer clear to avoid alienating fans or getting embroiled in controversy. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for steer clear

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir