Stay out of

phrase

To avoid becoming involved in something.

I prefer to stay out of their family disputes.
Visual representation of "stay out of" - To avoid becoming involved in something

Often appears as...

  • stay out of trouble
  • stay out of politics
phrase

Not entering a place or area.

The sign on the door said 'Private, please stay out of this room.'
Visual representation of "stay out of" - Not entering a place or area

Often appears as...

  • stay out of the kitchen
  • stay out of the garden
phrase

To continue not being in some condition, situation, or place.

She's trying to stay out of debt.
Visual representation of "stay out of" - To continue not being in some condition, situation, or place

Often appears as...

  • stay out of debt
  • stay out of jail
phrase

To avoid becoming involved in something.

I prefer to stay out of their family disputes.
Visual representation of "stay out of" - To avoid becoming involved in something

Often appears as...

  • stay out of trouble
  • stay out of politics
phrase

Not entering a place or area.

The sign on the door said 'Private, please stay out of this room.'
Visual representation of "stay out of" - Not entering a place or area

Often appears as...

  • stay out of the kitchen
  • stay out of the garden
phrase

To continue not being in some condition, situation, or place.

She's trying to stay out of debt.
Visual representation of "stay out of" - To continue not being in some condition, situation, or place

Often appears as...

  • stay out of debt
  • stay out of jail
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "stay out of"
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Avoiding Conflict

Used when you don't want to be part of an argument or problem.

Illustration for Avoiding Conflict
I stay out of debates at work.
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Neutral Stance

Shows that you're not taking sides in a situation.

Illustration for Neutral Stance
During the election, I chose to stay out of it.
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Personal Choice

Indicates a deliberate decision to not get involved.

Illustration for Personal Choice
It's messy, so I stay out of it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Avoiding Conflict

Used when you don't want to be part of an argument or problem.

Illustration for Avoiding Conflict
I stay out of debates at work.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Neutral Stance

Shows that you're not taking sides in a situation.

Illustration for Neutral Stance
During the election, I chose to stay out of it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Choice

Indicates a deliberate decision to not get involved.

Illustration for Personal Choice
It's messy, so I stay out of it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Avoiding Conflict

Used when you don't want to be part of an argument or problem.

Illustration for Avoiding Conflict
I stay out of debates at work.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Neutral Stance

Shows that you're not taking sides in a situation.

Illustration for Neutral Stance
During the election, I chose to stay out of it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Choice

Indicates a deliberate decision to not get involved.

Illustration for Personal Choice
It's messy, so I stay out of it.
Visual representation of the word "Stay out of"

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