| 单词 | to keep one's nose clean |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto keep one's nose clean (b) to keep one's nose clean: to behave properly, to keep out of trouble (see also quot. 1909). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > behave well [verb (intransitive)] to be (or stand) on or upon one's behaviour, or one's good behavioura1538 to keep one's nose clean1841 to put up a good show1904 1841 Spirit of Age (Woodstock, Vermont) 23 July What do you think of me ihope [sic] you will be a good gal and keep your nose clean until I shall have the pleasure of seeing you. 1887 Lantern (New Orleans) 13 Oct. 5/3 There's worse fellows than you looking for it, and if you only keep your nose clean, we'll let you have it. 1909 J. R. Ware Passing Eng. Victorian Era 162/1 Keep your nose clean (Army), avoid drink. 1934 J. O'Hara Appointment in Samarra ii. 54 I give you the sawbuck because you've just got out of the can. Keep your nose clean. 1960 C. MacInnes Mr. Love & Justice 15 What we're offering you is—well, influence... How you manage there, provided you keep your nose clean, is really up to you. 1988 Ice Hockey News Rev. 19 Nov. 31/1 It could all come down to injuries and suspensions and we just have to make sure we keep our noses clean. < as lemmas |
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