Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.
This phrase 'keep your nose clean' literally means: keep out of trouble. Example in use: "Please keep your nose clean and stay far away from the troublemakers."