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

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Otherwise, the Hensels tend to stay out of the spotlight. —

Karla Renic, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Precious Achiuwa has filled the gap admirably, but the team needs Towns to stay out of foul trouble while Robinson works toward his return. 20 – GAMES VS. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025 Officials reminded visitors to stay on the trail, stay out of closed areas and to keep their children close - especially when watching Kīlauea from viewpoints along Crater Rim Trail. —

Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024 Just don’t try to take a swim; the park asks you to stay out of the oasis to protect the habitat and the wildlife that depend on it. —

Graham Averill, Outside Online, 27 Dec. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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