keep nose clean


keep (one's) nose clean

To behave properly; to stay out of trouble. You better keep your nose clean, kid, or you're going to run into trouble you can't handle.See also: clean, keep, nose

keep one's nose clean

Fig. to keep out of trouble, especially trouble with the law. I'm trying to keep my nose clean by staying away from those rough guys. John, if you don't learn how to keep your nose clean, you're going to end up in jail.See also: clean, keep, nose

keep (one's) nose clean

Informal To stay out of trouble.See also: clean, keep, nose