steer clear of

verb phrase
[L1142100]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • simple present : steer clear of
  • simple present, singular, third person : steers clear of
  • simple past : steered clear of
  • present participle : steering clear of
  • past participle : steered clear of

Senses

  • to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems