stay out of (something)

idiom

: to avoid going into (a place)

I told her to stay out of my room.

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web Today, Sydney, 38, and Justin, 35, are both parents and work in real estate — and prefer to stay out of the spotlight. —

Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024 Peter Thiel, the investor who backed Mr. Trump in the past, has said he is disillusioned with politics and plans to stay out of the 2024 race. —

Erin Griffith, New York Times, 23 May 2024 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 31 May. 2024.

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