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!
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!