2a. The following are idioms related to crime. Match them with their meanings.
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| 1. to keep your nose clean |
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a. when you are charged a great deal of money for something and you think this is unfair or unreasonable (British, informal) |
| 2. to get a slap on the wrist |
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b. to run away to avoid paying for something or to escape trouble (slang) |
| 3. to face the music |
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c. to do whatever you like without anyone controlling or punishing you (informal) |
| 4. to be above board |
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d. to behave well and stay out of trouble (informal) |
| 5. to do a runner |
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e. something that was bought at little cost (informal) |
| 6. it was a steal |
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f. to be in the open, without dishonesty |
| 7. to get away with murder |
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g. to put yourself in a position where you will be punished or criticized |
| 8. it's daylight robbery |
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h. to get a light punishment |
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