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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Barcelona are four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table in Spain.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Even aviation insiders like Dean Rotchin, founder of Blackjet, steer clear of the galley brew.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Of course, the linen closet might be the most optimal storage spot for a few extra rolls of toilet paper, but try to steer clear of anything larger.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Barcelona are four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table in Spain.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Even aviation insiders like Dean Rotchin, founder of Blackjet, steer clear of the galley brew.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Of course, the linen closet might be the most optimal storage spot for a few extra rolls of toilet paper, but try to steer clear of anything larger.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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