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Nosing Nose Information Meaning Order Find Synonym British
Word |
nose around |
Meaning |
Meaning: If someone is nosing around, they're looking around in order to find information about something. Synonym: nose about (British), poke around (informal) |
Example |
For example:- nose around sth Tax inspectors are nosing around our office and checking our accounts, looking for any mistakes or problems.
- be nosing around Celebrities have to be careful about what they say or do in public. Reporters are always nosing around, hoping to get a sensational story about one of them.
Note: This phrasal verb has a negative connotation, and it implies that whoever is "nosing around" is not liked or respected much by those who they are trying to get information on. |
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