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Ways to Say "stay away from" in English

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Stay away from the people

It means the speaker is advising someone to avoid negative or harmful people.

From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 7

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker advises someone to avoid people who are bad for them.

Usage Scenario

Use this for advice about bad company, toxic friends, or harmful influences. It sounds serious and cautionary.

Better ways to say it

1
Stay away from people who will drag you down.
2
Avoid people who drag you down.
3
Don't hang around people who drag you down.

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