The idiom 'to keep your nose clean' means to avoid getting into trouble or engaging in illegal activities. It implies staying away from situations that could cause difficulties.
La expresión 'to keep your nose clean' significa evitar meterse en problemas o en actividades ilegales. Implica mantenerse alejado de situaciones que puedan causar dificultades.
| 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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