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A British police euphemism meaning to keep out of trouble, commit no crimes
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What is keeping your nose clean?
Stay out of trouble and do as you're told.
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
Where did the idiom win by a nose come from?
From horse racing, where they judge the winner of the race by which horse's nose crosses the line first.
Is your nose is running an idiom?
An idiom is a phrase that makes no sense unless you know the definition. Can a nose actually run somewhere? No, so this is an idiom.
What does on the nose mean?
This idiom comes from horse racing. You'd bet on whichever horse's nose would come in first. If you make a good guess, you're "on the nose."
What does the idiom turn your nose up mean?
say no to it
What is the meaning of the idiom-poke your nose into something?
To poke your nose into is to insert yourself into someone else's business.
How do you clean pollen out of horses nose?
Use a nice, clean, damp sponge to clean the inside of the horses nose.
How does your nose help you clean the air you breathe in?
The tiny hairs in our nose clean the dust particles in the air
How do you clean your nose with a nose piercing?
If the piercing is recent, very carefully, once it is healed, you can clean it as usual.
What is nosebleed in idiomatic usage?
It's not an idiom, it's a description. It's when you bleed from your nose.
What an idiom for working hard?
The most common phrase is "nose to the grindstone," as in "He really has his nose to the grindstone this week."
