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.

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Also, his run-in with Doc at the drive-in convinced him to stay out of Mel’s life. —

Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 She had also been ordered to stay out of airports, not leave the city of Philadelphia — except to meet her lawyer, attend court or other pre-trial services in New York — surrender travel documents, and receive mental health treatment. —

John Annese, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024 Tiffany Aliche, Founder, The Budgetnista; Author, Get Good with Money My best personal finance tip is to stay out of the stores! —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 In that case, do not insist on helping and stay out of the kitchen. —

Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stay out of (something)

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