Stay away

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verb phrase

To avoid or not go near someone or something.

I told my little brother to stay away from the hot stove.
Visual representation of "stay away" - To avoid or not go near someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • stay away from trouble
  • stay away from me
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Physical Distance

Often refers to maintaining space for safety or privacy reasons.

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Please stay away from the edge of the cliff.
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Not Just Physical

Can also mean avoid getting involved, not just physically staying distant.

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They stay away from political discussions.
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No Contact

Implies no interaction or communication with someone or something.

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She decided to stay away from social media for a while.
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