steer clear »
To avoid; to dodge; to sidestep.
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strike while the iron is hot »
To act on an opportunity promptly; to avoid waiting.
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take a powder »
To leave in a hurry; run away; scram; depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with a connotation of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.
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take the bull by the horns »
To confront a difficulty, rather than avoiding it.
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tread lightly »
To proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense.
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watch one's mouth »
In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances.
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whisper campaign »
A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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willful ignorance »
A bad faith decision to avoid becoming informed about something so as to avoid having to make undesirable decisions that such information might prompt. It may also be shown as for a person to have no clue in a decision but still goes ahead in their decision.
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you don't dip your pen in company ink »
One should avoid romantic relationships in the workplace.
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