steer clear of someone/something idiom
C2 绕开，避开（令人不快或危险的人或事物）
to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems
Her speech steered clear of controversial issues. 她的讲话避开了有争议的问题。
They warned their children to steer clear of drugs. 他们告诫孩子们要远离毒品。