clear of
idiom
: away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)
Keep/Stay clear of trouble!
We'll pick up speed once we get clear of the heavy traffic.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
Steer clear of light pollution and move away from cities.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Karyn Rosenberg, a therapist in Boca Raton, said clients have been asking for new appointment times to steer clear of 20 mph school zones and rush hours.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
Steer clear of light pollution and move away from cities.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Karyn Rosenberg, a therapist in Boca Raton, said clients have been asking for new appointment times to steer clear of 20 mph school zones and rush hours.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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