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.
Examples of stay out of (something) in a Sentence
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These clever apps and devices will help you to find your way, triage an injury and generally stay out of trouble on the trail.
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Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Gambel’s quail typically roost off the ground in brush or trees, dropping down to feed early and late to stay out of the heat, searching for food in coveys of a dozen or so birds.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Between family needs and minimal safety to attend schools throughout Port-au-Prince, many parents are scrambling to ensure that their children not only stay out of direct harm, but also continue their education amid the ongoing strife caused by violent groups.
—Erika Angulo, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
In one other case, of a detainee who died in Ktzi’ot Prison, a police investigation has been opened in regard to his death, and it has been reported that nineteen prison guards have been removed from service and will stay out of service until that investigation has concluded.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2024
Some are navigating life in neighborhoods ruled by gangs, doing their best to stay out of danger.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
Although Eric and Jolivet stay out of the spotlight for the most part, Finn makes sure to express his love for them and give them credit in interviews and on social media.
—Ilana Frost, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
The city of Huntington Beach has not announced any beach closures, but mariners have received a safety alert to stay out of the area.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
A lot will depend on whether the Wildcats, with seven scholarship players, can stay out of foul trouble.
—Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Gambel’s quail typically roost off the ground in brush or trees, dropping down to feed early and late to stay out of the heat, searching for food in coveys of a dozen or so birds.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Between family needs and minimal safety to attend schools throughout Port-au-Prince, many parents are scrambling to ensure that their children not only stay out of direct harm, but also continue their education amid the ongoing strife caused by violent groups.
—Erika Angulo, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
In one other case, of a detainee who died in Ktzi’ot Prison, a police investigation has been opened in regard to his death, and it has been reported that nineteen prison guards have been removed from service and will stay out of service until that investigation has concluded.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2024
Some are navigating life in neighborhoods ruled by gangs, doing their best to stay out of danger.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
Although Eric and Jolivet stay out of the spotlight for the most part, Finn makes sure to express his love for them and give them credit in interviews and on social media.
—Ilana Frost, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
The city of Huntington Beach has not announced any beach closures, but mariners have received a safety alert to stay out of the area.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
A lot will depend on whether the Wildcats, with seven scholarship players, can stay out of foul trouble.
—Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
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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 19 Apr. 2024.
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