Stay out of Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Avoiding Conflict Used when you don't want to be part of an argument or problem. I stay out of debates at work. Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Stance Shows that you're not taking sides in a situation. During the election, I chose to stay out of it. Pro Tip 3/3Personal Choice Indicates a deliberate decision to not get involved. It's messy, so I stay out of it.