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keep your nose clean ()

/ˈkiːp wʌnz noʊz ˈtuː ðə ˈɡraɪndˌstoʊn/
/kiːp wʌnz nəʊz tuː ðə ˈɡraɪnd.stəʊn/

to make sure you do not get into trouble, or do anything wrong or illegal

Sid’s got to keep his nose clean or he’ll end up back in prison.
Starting a new job, he resolved to keep his nose clean and avoid office drama.
Parents often advise teenagers to keep their noses clean during social events.
In a competitive environment, it's wise to keep your nose clean and focus on your work.
Staying out of trouble is crucial to keeping your nose clean in any situation.


practise what you preach , strike while the iron’s hot , Rome wasn’t built in a day , the early bird catches the worm , the pen is mightier than the sword