English Expression · Intermediate
bum steer
Bad advice or information, regardless of intention
Pronunciation: say bum steer
Meaning
Bad advice or information, regardless of intention.
Example
He never, so far as I knew, gave me a bum steer.
He never, so far as I knew, gave me a bum steer.
Practice tips
- Practice bum steer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.