Keeping out of trouble Meaning in English

expression · lemma: keep out of trouble

US

KEEP-ing OWT uhv TRUB-uhl

UK

KEEP-ing OWT ov TRUB-uhl

Definition

Avoiding situations that could lead to trouble, problems, or negative consequences. Often used to describe behaving well or following rules.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal; common in advice: 'Keep out of trouble!' Often refers to young people or anyone who needs to avoid risky behavior. Can imply moral or legal trouble.

• Spanish: evitar problemas - mantenerse fuera de problemas
• Portuguese (BR): ficar longe de encrenca - evitar confusão
• Portuguese (PT): manter-se longe de sarilhos - evitar problemas
• Chinese (Simplified): 避免惹麻烦 - 保持安分
• Chinese (Traditional): 避免惹麻煩 - 保持安分
• Hindi: मुसीबत से दूर रहना
• Arabic: تجنب المشاكل - البقاء بعيدًا عن المتاعب
• Bengali: সমস্যার বাইরে থাকা - ঝামেলা এড়ানো
• Russian: держаться подальше от неприятностей - избегать проблем
• Japanese: 問題を起こさないようにする - トラブルを避ける
• Vietnamese: tránh rắc rối
• Korean: 문제를 피하다 - 말썽을 피하다
• Turkish: beladan uzak durmak - sorunlardan kaçınmak
• Urdu: مصیبت سے دور رہنا - پریشانی سے بچنا
• Indonesian: menjauhi masalah - menghindari masalah

Example Sentences

She's good at keeping out of trouble at school.

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My parents want me keeping out of trouble.

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He spends his time keeping out of trouble now.

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It's not easy keeping out of trouble when your friends are wild.

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If you focus on your goals, you'll have an easier time keeping out of trouble.

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Thanks for the advice—I'll work on keeping out of trouble.

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