Definition of stay out of (something)
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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“Stay out of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.
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