stick one's nose in

stick one's nose in
To be nosy; to meddle or interfere in the affairs of another.

I was doing just fine before he came and stuck his nose in my business.


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  • stick one’s nose in (where it’s not wanted) — Go to put one’s nose in (where it’s not wanted) …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • stick one's nose into — verb to interfere or try to intervene in (an issue that does not concern one). Social studies gives you an excuse to stick your nose into a broad range of subjects. Syn: poke ones nose into …   Wiktionary

  • stick one's nose into — See: NOSE INTO …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • stick one's nose into — See: NOSE INTO …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • stick\ one's\ nose\ into — See: nose into …   Словарь американских идиом

  • put one’s nose in (where it’s not wanted) — AND stick one’s nose in (where it’s not wanted) tv. to interfere in someone else’s business. □ Why do you always have to stick your nose in? □ Please don’t put your nose in where it’s not wanted! …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • stick one's oar in — verb To meddle; to stick ones nose into (something) I dont want her coming and sticking her oar in she doesnt know anything about our financials. Syn: interfere, meddle, poke ones nose in …   Wiktionary

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  • stick — I. /stɪk / (say stik) noun 1. a branch or shoot of a tree or shrub cut or broken off. 2. a relatively long and slender piece of wood. 3. an elongated piece of wood for burning, for carpentry, or for any special purpose. 4. a rod or wand; a baton …  

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