NOSE Idioms: Learn 9 Useful Idioms with Nose in English

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Common Idioms with Nose:

Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face
Meaning: To act in a proud way that ultimately damages your own cause
Example: I realize you’re mad that Lynn was assigned to take over the project, but don’t cut off your nose to spite your face. We still need you, and it’ll be better if you cooperate.
Have Your Nose in the Air
Meaning: Have a snobbish or disdainful attitude
Example: That girl has had her nose in their air ever since she moved here. She doesn’t seem interested in making friends with any of us.
It’s No Skin off My (Your) Nose (Back)
Meaning: The outcome will not affect me personally.
Example: I don’t really care if Jean’s project fails. I’m in a different department, so it’s no skin off my nose.
Keep Your Nose Clean
Meaning: Avoid trouble or situations that compromise one’s honesty
Example: There are all kinds of scams in real estate, but it’s better to keep your nose clean if you want to advance.
On the Nose
Meaning: Precisely, at an exact time
Example: The presentation will begin at 8 on the nose. Don’t miss it.
Powder One’s Nose
Meaning: To use the restroom (lavatory). This is used by women.
Example: Order me another drink-”I’ll be right back. I just have to powder my nose.
Right Under (One’s) Nose
Meaning: In an obvious location, yet overlooked
Example: I looked all over for my keys, and they were right under my nose, in the center of my desk.
Rub Someone’s Nose in (Something)
Meaning: Humiliate someone by repeating and criticizing his or her mistake
Example: I really screwed up my speech, and Caroline keeps rubbing my nose in the disaster.
Stick Your Nose into Something
Meaning: Intrude into something that is not your affair
Example: My financial discussions with my sister are private, and I’d appreciate it if you didn’t stick your nose into something that really doesn’t concern you.
Have a Nose for (Something)
Meaning: To have natural ability at something, a talent for finding something
Example: I enjoy going to thrift shops with Shawna—she has a nose for bargains.
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