keep out (of something)

keep out (of something)
keep out (of something)
1. Lit. to remain outside something or some place. •

You should keep out of the darkroom when the door is closed.

The door is closed. Keep out!

2. Fig. to remain uninvolved with something. •

Keep out of this! It's my affair.

It's not your affair. Keep out!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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