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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Despite the attention, Brad prefers to stay out of the spotlight.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 31 July 2025
The alert system does not call for evacuations outside the warning zone but instructs all coastal residents to stay out of the water and away from beaches until further notice.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Advertisement People are advised to stay out of the water and away from beaches and waterways, as well as to follow the instructions of local authorities.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 July 2025
Gutierrez couldn’t stay out of the activist world for too long, though — especially not after Arizona passed SB1070.
—Maria Polletta, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 31 July 2025
The alert system does not call for evacuations outside the warning zone but instructs all coastal residents to stay out of the water and away from beaches until further notice.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Advertisement People are advised to stay out of the water and away from beaches and waterways, as well as to follow the instructions of local authorities.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 July 2025
Gutierrez couldn’t stay out of the activist world for too long, though — especially not after Arizona passed SB1070.
—Maria Polletta, AZCentral.com, 30 July 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 15 Aug. 2025.
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