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keep your nose clean

/kip jər noʊz klin/ /kiːp jɔː nəʊz kliːn/
idiom Everyday Life Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 başını derde sokmamak

Definition (English)

To avoid getting into trouble or doing anything illegal.

Example Sentences

  1. He's been keeping his nose clean since leaving prison.
    Hapisten çıktığından beri başını derde sokmuyor.
  2. Keep your nose clean at school.
    Okulda başını derde sokma.
  3. Try to keep your nose clean at your new job.
    Yeni işinde başını derde sokmamaya çalış.

Synonyms

stay out of troubleavoid trouble

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