KEEP ONE'S NOSE CLEAN


Meaning of KEEP ONE'S NOSE CLEAN in English

{v. phr.}, {slang} To stay out of trouble; do only what you should do. * /The boss said Jim could have the job as long as he kept his nose clean and worked hard./ * /The policeman warned the boys to keep their noses clean unless they wanted to go to jail./ Compare: STEER CLEAR OF(2).

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