avoiding like the plague
Staying far from
To avoid something like the plague is to stay away from it completely and deliberately, as one would from a deadly contagious disease.
The phrase emphasizes extreme, almost fearful avoidance: I've been avoiding my ex like the plague.
Often used for minor inconveniences elevated to dramatic status: She avoids small talk like the plague.
- shunningDeliberately avoiding someone
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
- dodgingAvoiding by moving aside
- abstainingVoluntarily doing without
- evadingSkillfully keeping away from
eluding · recoiling · fear · running scared · aversion · anxiety · pestilence · quarantine · sidestepping · bypassing · keeping away · dread · repulsion · reluctance · discomfort · phobia · hesitation · epidemic
avoiding like the plagueseeking out
pursuing · embracing · chasing · welcoming · going after
avoiding like the plagueeating up
Consuming completely or enthusiastically
lapping up · devouring · craving · mad about · crazy about
avoiding like the plagueembracing
Holding warmly, willingly accepting
leaping at · lapping up · eating up · relishing · savoring
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