The nose knows In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the nose knows", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-07 01:02

Meaning of The nose knows

The nose knows spoken language informal

A umpleasant smell that has made something evident

Honestly! You should take a bath! The nose knows!

The nose knows! I'm certain that something is burning.

Other phrases about:

smell up

Make something or some place full of foul odor

cheezer

A really bad-smelling fart.

Sniff test

1. The act of doubting the feasibility of a concept or plan of action.

2. Used to describe a phrenic nerve test.

3. In medicine, a method of detecting bacterial vaginosis (which presents with a fishlike odor).

4. The act of smelling something to check whether it has a fresh odor.

savor of

1. To have the flavor or smell of something; to taste or smell similarly to something.

2. To be evocative or reminiscent of something; to give a hint or implication of something.

Origin of The nose knows

“The nose knows” is an expression frequently used by the comedian of the 40’s and 50’s named Jimmy Durante. His trademark was a large nose which he called “ Shnozzola”.

Contributor: Ed J

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