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Old January 04, 2010, 09:31 AM
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Mantenerse al margen quiere decir no inmicuirse en los asuntos de los demás.
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Old January 04, 2010, 09:40 AM
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Don't butt in to other peoples affairs.

Know you bounderies.

Mind you business.
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It depends on the context, I think

Keep yourself on the margins
Keep yourself on the fringes (of society)
Keep to yourself
Keep yourself to yourself
Mind your own business
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Old January 04, 2010, 10:29 AM
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Thank you, they all work.
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can we say keep yourself aside?
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Old January 18, 2010, 02:09 AM
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No. "Keep X aside" es bastante raro y significa guardar con connotaciones de ahorrar:

You should keep some money aside so that if a bill arrives earlier than expected you can still pay it.
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