Grammar fix
steer clear of
avoid trouble
To deliberately avoid a person, place or thing that may cause trouble.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I steer clear of that café because the service is always terrible.
I tend to steer clear of crowded tourist areas because I find them stressful and overpriced.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: You should steer clear from that website.
Say: You should steer clear of that website.
The fixed preposition after 'steer clear' is 'of'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Not go near someone or something
How directFigurativeDirect
steer clear ofYou're here · Avoid a person, place or thing likely to cause trouble.
keep awayKeep your distance; add 'from' before the person or thing.stay away fromThe everyday choice for avoiding a place, person or habit you've decided is bad for you ('stay away from sugar'); 'keep away' is more for warnings and keeping something at a distance.