get into/keep bad company
get into bad company
To begin associating with unsavory people. You have gotten into some bad company these days, Bill, and if you get arrested, I am not bailing you out! Sure, my mom thinks that I've gotten into bad company, but my new friends are just so much fun!
See also: bad, company, get
keep bad company
To associate with unsavory people. You are keeping some bad company these days, Bill, and if you get arrested, I am not bailing you out! Sure, my mom thinks that I've started keeping bad company, but my new friends are just so much fun!
See also: bad, company, keep
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get into/keep bad ˈcompany
be friends with people that others disapprove of: I’m worried about Joe — I think he’s getting into bad company.See also: bad, company, get, keep
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- get into bad company
- keep bad company
- bad company
- take up with (one)
- net result
- pal up
- pal up (with someone)
- a bad press
- bad press
- bad news