| Idiom | to keep your nose clean |
|---|---|
| Definition | to stay out of trouble |
| Examples | - Make sure you keep your nose clean. You don't want any problems with the police or the drug gangs. - I tried to keep my nose clean, but it was difficult when all my friends were out at bars or clubs all night. - Fall and winters, I hit the books and kept my nose clean, working toward a degree to make my mother happy. - They are currently hiding out because Luke couldn't keep his nose clean and got caught in a money laundering scam. |
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