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 What’s next for Raygun? Not surprisingly, the unsuspecting star is planning to stay out of the spotlight—Raygun will not be competing for the foreseeable future. —

Jason Pu, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Listen to Alexis Nikole and stay out of strange gardens, folks. —

Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2024 In northern Florida, heat index temperatures were expected to reach 109 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, which urged people to stay out of the sun and seek out air-conditioning. —

Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024 Residents of Los Angeles County’s inland and valley areas are advised to use caution and stay out of the sun. —

Bruce Haring, Deadline, 4 Aug. 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 19 Sep. 2024.

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