pick one's nose
To insert a finger or other object into one's nostril to remove obstructions, especially dried mucus.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is rude to pick your nose in public.”
“The teacher told the young student to stop picking his nose during the lesson.”
“Despite his attempts to appear dignified during the formal dinner, he was caught picking his nose when he thought no one was looking.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026