English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (GAB)
You have to steer clear of controversies (not, stay clear). To avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems is to steer clear.
We have to get him and the sooner the better (not, the earlier the better). You say “the sooner the better” when you think something should be done as soon as possible.
GAB
