Keep One`s Nose Clean Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Keep One`s Nose Clean Idiom mean?

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keep one`s nose clean What does keep one`s nose clean mean?	stay out of trouble	He has been able to keep his nose clean since he moved to the new town.
keep one`s nose clean What does keep one`s nose clean mean?	to stay out of trouble	The judge told the young man that he must keep his nose clean in order not to go to jail in the future.
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open (something) up What does "open (something) up" mean?	to reveal the possibilities of something	The departure of the school principal opened his job up to other members of the staff.

a rolling stone What does "a rolling stone" mean?	a person who does not live or work in one place	The man is a rolling stone and I never know where to find him.
flip What does "flip" mean?	go crazy; go nuts
let off steam What does "let off steam" mean?	get rid of your extra energy or strong feelings by doing some activity	He was very angry at first but he has let off steam and has calmed down now.
down on (someone) What does "down on (someone)" mean?	to be critical of someone, to be angry at someone	The girl is down on her friend but I do not know the reason.
downer What does "downer" mean?	depressants

Cherry pick What does "Cherry pick" mean?	If people cherry pick, they choose things that support their position, while ignoring things that contradict it.
give and take (give-and-take) What does "give and take (give-and-take)" mean?	to share, to give up part of what you want in order to make an agreement	After much give and take we reached an agreement regarding the property transfer.
in concert (with someone) What does "in concert (with someone)" mean?	with the aide of someone	We made the presentation in concert with members of another company.
back on one`s feet What does "back on one`s feet" mean?	to return to good financial or physical health	My friend is back on his feet after his company went out of business.
make short work of (something) What does "make short work of (something)" mean?	finish something quickly	He made short work of the typing and has started working on the other report.
talk through one`s hat What does "talk through one`s hat" mean?	to make exaggerated or inaccurate statements about something	The man is always talking through his hat and you never know if you can believe him or not.

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Keep One`s Nose Clean Idiom