stick one's nose into
To interfere or try to intervene in (an issue that does not concern one).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please do not stick your nose into my business.”
“My neighbor always tries to stick his nose into our family arguments.”
“She resented the way her colleagues would constantly stick their noses into her private affairs, despite her clear desire for professional boundaries.”
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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