Verb
stay clear of, avoid
Source: WordNetstay-away
I don't drink any coffee or take any drugs and I don't smoke cigarettes and I don't eat sugar and I don't take any medicine at all. I eat a lot of fish, vegetables, and I stay away from starches. Vincent Gallo
There are many who stay away from church these days because you hardly ever mention God any more. Arthur Miller
Aglionby Academy was the number one reason Blue had developed her two rules: One, stay away from boys because they were trouble. And two, stay away from Aglionby boys, because they were bastards. Maggie Stiefvater
I learned early on to stay away from gossip magazines and reviews. That stuff just makes you unhappy, and I know actors that read everything that's written about them and they're miserable. You can choose what to let into your life. John Travolta
Stay away from restaurants that have menus in five languages. That's always a tourist trap. You want to eat where the locals eat. Curtis Stone
Inexperienced young men are better off not marrying: Stay away from women! you'll be better off. Sicilian Proverb