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keep it between the ditches

To stay out of trouble or follow a righteous (God-fearing) path.

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  • Originated as a popular saying in the state of Alabama, particularly the northern part, to emphasize the general desire to live a good and clean life. The rock band Drive By Truckers used the phrase in their song "The Righteous Path." Some members of the band are from the northern part of Alabama.
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احتفظ بها بين الخنادق

halte es zwischen den Gräben

mantenlo entre las zanjas

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