English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "tend to stay" Mean?
Learn what "tend to stay" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Andrew, I tend to stay away from her dating life.
It means the speaker avoids interfering in someone else's romantic relationships.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they try not to get involved in another person's dating life.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to show you do not want to meddle in someone's dating decisions. It sounds respectful and slightly formal.
Better ways to say it
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I tend to stay away from her dating life.
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I try not to get involved in her dating life.
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