stay out of (something)
idiom
1
: to avoid going into (a place)
I told her to stay out of my room.
2
: to avoid becoming involved in (something)
Please try to stay out of trouble.
This is not your business, so stay out of it.
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That’s why there has been a half century of pension reform, going back to 1973
Our advice to Cuomo and all of his competitors is to stay out of pension politics.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
Little-known outside of his home country, Al Shelash has managed to stay out of the headlines even as he’s agreed to shell out millions to partner with the most famous politician in the world.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Authorities have been urging people in affected areas to stay out of the sun, hydrate frequently, and check on older adults.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
At the time, People reported that Miley planned to stay out of the conflict.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
Little-known outside of his home country, Al Shelash has managed to stay out of the headlines even as he’s agreed to shell out millions to partner with the most famous politician in the world.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Authorities have been urging people in affected areas to stay out of the sun, hydrate frequently, and check on older adults.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
At the time, People reported that Miley planned to stay out of the conflict.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stay out of (something)
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“Stay out of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 26 May. 2025.
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