English / idiom
Keep Your Nose Clean
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To avoid getting involved in trouble or illicit behavior
In context
01
The festival organizers advised attendees to enjoy the festivities and keep their noses clean.
02
He kept his nose clean during probation, ultimately reaching the milestone of full partnership.
Synonyms
stay out of trouble,behave well,walk the straight and narrow
Antonyms
get into trouble,misbehave,transgress
Collocations
try to keep nose clean,advice to keep nose clean