keep your circle small

This means to pick your friends, and stay away from snakes.

Keep your circle small be careful who you trust.

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five keeps the neighborhood alive

A phrase which reminds people that a feeling of encouragement (in this case, a high five) is what holds a community (neighborhood) together. Can be said right before giving a high five as an introduction.

Jesus: And remember - five keeps the neighborhood alive!
(high-fives Santos)

keep your left up

1.A basic rule in street fighting to gaurd against an attack from someone's right hand.

2.Euphemistically to take precaution against expected obstacles.

1. Yo son you wann eff w/ me he better keep your left up that's my word.

2. You making that run on the fourth? Yo, you betta keep your left up the feds be creeping!

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keep your head on straight

When everything around you is {dysfunctional}, make sure you keep your head on straight (i.e. normal).

Keep you head on straight in this abnormal} psychologically damaging office!
You know to keep your head on straight or as a normal person.

Keep the blue side up!

Salutation; refers to the artificial horizon indicator on an aircraft instrument panel. Blue represents sky and black represents the ground. If the black side is up, this will not end well. Similar to truckers' salutation of "Keep it between the paint" and satirical theatrical salutation of "Break a leg."

Said to a spouce: "See ya later, honey; keep the blue side up!"
To a friend: "Remember to keep the blue side up!"

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How to keep a moron busy

See How to keep a moron busy.

See the example for How to keep a moron busy.

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Keep your nose clean

To stay out of trouble.

They tell us, 'Keep your nose clean and you'll no doubt make a parole.' So we keep our noses very clean.

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