stay out of (something)
idiom
1
: to avoid going into (a place)
I told her to stay out of my room.
2
: 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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Bessent also noted the boards of directors at Musk’s companies Tesla and SpaceX, among others, may prefer that Musk stay out of politics.
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
The killer didn’t stay out of trouble for long after finally making it out of prison.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
Ultimately Europe may count itself lucky to stay out of this contest.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Consider putting up baby gates for new off-limit areas or start training them to stay out of certain rooms.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 2 July 2025
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Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
The killer didn’t stay out of trouble for long after finally making it out of prison.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
Ultimately Europe may count itself lucky to stay out of this contest.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Consider putting up baby gates for new off-limit areas or start training them to stay out of certain rooms.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 2 July 2025
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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 16 Jul. 2025.
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