Hanapin
steer clear of somebody or something
steer clear
to steer clear of somebody or something
01
to stay away from someone or something unpleasant, particularly one that is dangerous or troublesome
Halimbawa
The sailors skillfully doubled the rocky promontory, steering clear of the dangerous cliffs.
The magazine article was anodyne, steering clear of any contentious subjects.
He chose to steer clear of his neighbor who always seemed to create drama and conflict.
The swimmer steered clear of the eddy to avoid getting pulled in.
His dodgy reputation preceded him, causing many to steer clear of his business dealings.