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Difference between Stay off something and Stay out of something

stay off something—(also: stay away from something )

1. keep at a distance from smth.; avoid approaching smth.:

  • He just yells and waves his cane at them like an old man telling some kids to stay off his lawn.

2. be absent from classes, work, etc.:

  • Some youngsters in their early teens have so many problems they stay off lessons for the long-term and are being taught at home.

3. avoid smth. harmful or dangerous:

  • “I had vowed to stay off the alcohol but I think I might have a couple of drinks now,” smiled Coleman.

stay out of something

1. remain outside smth.; not enter smth.:

  • Stay out of the building until the Fire Department has issued an all clear signal.

2. = stay off something 3:

  • Stay out of politics, and play both parties: What you don’t get from one you may get from the other.