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Grammar fix

keep away from

avoid going near

to not go close to someone or something, usually because it could be dangerous, unpleasant, or unwanted.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • You should keep away from that dog; it can be aggressive.daily life
  • If you want to stay healthy, it's important to keep away from junk food as much as possible.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: keep away from + noun/pronoun

WrongKeep away of the dog.

RightKeep away from the dog.

It's 'keep away FROM', not 'of'.

Patternkeep away from + noun/pronoun

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff It is advisable to maintain a safe distance from the substance.

Natural Keep away from that stuff.

'Keep away from' is natural; 'maintain a safe distance from' is a warning label.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • keep away from
    fromstaythe edgetrouble

Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'stay away', which can sound a bit stronger or more permanent.

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