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 The weather service urged people to find air conditioning, stay out of the sun and avoid leaving children or pets in unattended vehicles as cars could reach lethal temperatures in minutes. —

Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024 Under the terms of his probation, he was ordered to abstain from alcohol and drug use, including marijuana, stay out of distance of the Las Vegas strip unless otherwise hired to appear, attend impulse control counseling, and other conditions. —

Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2024 Just do it legally, and stay out of the old growth. —

Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 7 Aug. 2024 Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and check in with relatives and neighbors. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 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 11 Sep. 2024.

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