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meaning of "keeps his nose clean"



 
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meaning of "keeps his nose clean" #1 (permalink) Thu Apr 24, 2008 16:07 pm   meaning of "keeps his nose clean"
 

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #12 "Just keep it", question 6

The main thing that you have to admire him for is that he doesn't get into trouble and keeps his nose clean.

(a) blows his nose a lot
(b) behaves legally
(c) sneezes often
(d) breathes easily

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #12 "Just keep it", answer 6

The main thing that you have to admire him for is that he doesn't get into trouble and behaves legally.

Correct answer: (b) behaves legally
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Is there any story or explanation can explain why to keep one's nose clean is a kind of behave legally?

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meaning of "keeps his nose clean" #2 (permalink) Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:36 am   meaning of "keeps his nose clean"
 

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Nothing beyond the obvious, I think.
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