Antonyms for keep one's nose clean
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : nohz |
| Phonetic Transcription : noÊŠz |
Definition of keep one's nose clean
Origin :- "perceive the smell of," 1570s; "pry, search," 1640s, from nose (n.). Related: Nosed; nosing.
- As in behave : verb act reasonably, properly
Synonyms for keep one's nose clean
- act correctly
- act one's age
- act with decorum
- be civil
- be good
- be nice
- be on best behavior
- be orderly
- comport oneself
- conduct oneself properly
- control
- demean oneself
- deport oneself
- direct
- discipline oneself
- keep one's nose clean
- keep the peace
- live up to
- manage
- manage oneself
- mind one's manners
- mind one's p's and q's
- observe golden rule
- observe the law
- play fair
- shape up
- toe the mark
- watch one's step
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