keep/stay out of trouble

idiom

: to behave well : to not do anything bad

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There are a few rules to follow when raising equity to avoid falling afoul of the SEC and to generally stay out of trouble: a. Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Since his wife’s death, Ariel has tried to stay out of trouble. Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024 In his first media availability of this season, Green couldn’t help himself from getting into a little squabble with a reporter inquiring about fans’ concerns about his ability to stay out of trouble. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024 Outer Banks season 4 ensured the Pogues wouldn’t stay out of trouble for long. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for keep/stay out of trouble 

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“Keep/stay out of trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%2Fstay%20out%20of%20trouble. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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