avoid something like the plague

دوری تا حد امکان از کسی یا چیزی، با تاکید بر اجتناب کامل
I'm not a fan of parties - in fact I avoid them like the plague.
Due to her fear of spiders, Sarah avoids anything resembling a web like the plague.
My brother won't touch fast food, claiming he avoids it like the plague.
Many investors steer clear of penny stocks, choosing instead to invest like the plague in established companies.