stay away
To avoid or not go anywhere near someone or something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please stay away from the wet paint.”
“The doctor told him to stay away from sugary snacks until his health improves.”
“The villagers were warned to stay away from the forbidden forest, as the ancient legends claimed that those who entered never returned.”
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
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bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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beaver away
To work hard at a task.
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blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
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blow away
To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.
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blow the cobwebs away
To make changes for space for new fresh ideas
Last updated August 10, 2026