Meaning of the word "avoid somebody/something like the plague" in English
What does "avoid somebody/something like the plague" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
avoid somebody/something like the plague
US /əˈvɔɪd ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ laɪk ðə pleɪɡ/
UK /əˈvɔɪd ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ laɪk ðə pleɪɡ/
Idiom
1.
to avoid someone or something completely
Example:
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After his embarrassing speech, he started to avoid everyone like the plague.
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I avoid that restaurant like the plague; the food is terrible.
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