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stick one's nose into

idiom
Meaning

To interfere or try to intervene in (an issue that does not concern one).


Examples
SIMPLE

Please do not stick your nose into my business.

CONTEXTUAL

My neighbor always tries to stick his nose into our family arguments.

COMPLEX

She resented the way her colleagues would constantly stick their noses into her private affairs, despite her clear desire for professional boundaries.

Anchors to
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    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    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”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

Last updated July 12, 2026