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

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

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-04-26 01:04

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

Synonyms:

to poke (one's) nose in(to) (something)

Stick (one's) nose in(to) (something) verb phrase

To involve oneself into something that is none of one's business or responsiblity

He's a hot-tempered person. You'd better not stick your nose into their business.

I find that my neighbors are interested in sticking their noses into our family's affairs.

Don't stick your nose into our affairs.

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To interfere somebosy's plan or bussiness

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Not working properly

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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 Stick (one's) nose in(to) (something)

Verb Forms

  • stick one's nose in something
  • sticking one's nose in something
  • sticks one's nose in something
  • stuck one's nose in something

The verb "stick" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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