move in the right circles

1. To have friends and acquaintances who lead productive, upright lives and avoid unsavory behavior. Sean used to move in the right circles, but now he's skipping school and drinking. I knew those new friends of his were trouble.

2. To socialize with those whose company can lead to opportunities in one's life. Your public image is very important in this line of work, so you have to move in the right circles if you want to get ahead.

See also: circle, move, right

See also:

old pals act
the old pals act
hophead
aholic
aholics
cokeaholic
keep (one's) hands clean
druggie
druggy
dope fiend

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