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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Pink and black, a similar color pairing, is one that Gage urges steering clear of in this day and age.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of clothing that drags on the floor.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
The awards show steered clear of rewarding any politically-leaning podcast, including Pod Save America and the country’s biggest podcast by the numbers, The Joe Rogan Experience.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of these for your own peace of mind.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of clothing that drags on the floor.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
The awards show steered clear of rewarding any politically-leaning podcast, including Pod Save America and the country’s biggest podcast by the numbers, The Joe Rogan Experience.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of these for your own peace of mind.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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