Poke (one's) nose in(to) (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "poke (one's) nose in(to) (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-07-29 03:07

Meaning of Poke (one's) nose in(to) (something)

Synonyms:

stick/put your oar in , put your two cents in

Poke (one's) nose in(to) (something) informal verb phrase

The verb "poke" can be substituted for the verb "stick".

 To deliberately get involved in something that is not one's business or responsibility

I don't dare poke my nose into her private life. I don't want to irritate her. Just let her alone.

It's your fault to poke your nose in her business.

Stop poking your nose into my business or you'll be in trouble!

I hate those who pokes their nose into others' affairs.

Other phrases about:

throw salt on someone’s game

To interfere somebosy's plan or bussiness

(slip/be thrown) out of gear

Not working properly

cook sb's goose

To disrupt someone's plan.

butt into (something)

To interrupt something (usually a conversation or discussion).

 

put (one) off (one's) stride

To take someone's attention away from, or interfere with what they are doing, so that they are unable to do it well

Grammar and Usage of Poke (one's) nose in(to) (something)

Verb Forms

  • to poke (one's) nose in(to) (something)
  • poking (one's) nose in(to) (something)
  • poked (one's) nose in(to) (something)
  • pokes (one's) nose in(to) (something)

The verb “poke” should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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