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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SpellsByMia also recommends steering clear of black magic and scare tactics.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
From pesticides to paint fumes, the importance of steering clear of hidden toxins during pregnancy is well-documented.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
From pesticides to paint fumes, the importance of steering clear of hidden toxins during pregnancy is well-documented.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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