acinosetake (something) on the nose Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
brown nose
cut off your nose to spite your face
hard nosed
have one's nose in something
hold your nose
keep your nose clean
keep your nose to the grindstone
lead by the nose
look down your nose at
no skin off my nose
nose about/around
nose around (about)
nose down
nose is out of joint
nosebag
on the nose
pay through the nose
pope's nose
snotty-nosed kid
take a nosedive
the pope's nose
turn up your nose at
win by a nose
brown-nose
have an an eye/a nose for
She has an ear for music．她对音乐很有欣赏能力。
A good reporter has a nose for news．好的记者对新闻很敏感。
She has an eye for color and style in clothes．她对服装的颜色和式样很有鉴赏力。
have an/the edge on sb．be in a position of advantage（compared with sb．else）（与某人相比）占优势；胜过某人
In typing，he has an edge on everyone else in our class．论打字，他比我们班任何人都强。
We can't beat them at tennis，but we have an edge on them in pingpong．打网球我们赢不了他们，可是论乒乓球，我们比他们强。
have an ear/an eye/a nose for
She has an ear for music．她对音乐很有欣赏能力。
A good reporter has a nose for news．好的记者对新闻很敏感。
She has an eye for color and style in clothes．她对服装的颜色和式样很有鉴赏力。
have an/the edge on sb．be in a position of advantage（compared with sb．else）（与某人相比）占优势；胜过某人
In typing，he has an edge on everyone else in our class．论打字，他比我们班任何人都强。
We can't beat them at tennis，but we have an edge on them in pingpong．打网球我们赢不了他们，可是论乒乓球，我们比他们强。
have an ear eye/a nose for
She has an ear for music．她对音乐很有欣赏能力。
A good reporter has a nose for news．好的记者对新闻很敏感。
She has an eye for color and style in clothes．她对服装的颜色和式样很有鉴赏力。
have an/the edge on sb．be in a position of advantage（compared with sb．else）（与某人相比）占优势；胜过某人
In typing，he has an edge on everyone else in our class．论打字，他比我们班任何人都强。
We can't beat them at tennis，but we have an edge on them in pingpong．打网球我们赢不了他们，可是论乒乓球，我们比他们强。
look down one's nose at
He looks down his nose at his classmates'interest in Jazz．他鄙视班上的同学醉心于爵士乐。
Jerry was the athlete who looked down his nose at the weak students．杰里是位运动员，他看不起身体不强壮的学生。
Why do you always look down your nose at people who aren't dreesed as smartly as you？你为什么总要看不起那些穿着不如你潇洒的人呢？
nose about
He hates the way her mother goes nosing around the house each time she visits them．他恨她母亲每次去看他们时，总喜欢在家里东找西寻的。
He is fond of nosing about for grapevine news．他爱打听小道消息。
The detective was nosing around in the crowd，looking for pickpockets．侦探在人群中搜寻扒手。
nose around
He hates the way her mother goes nosing around the house each time she visits them．他恨她母亲每次去看他们时，总喜欢在家里东找西寻的。
He is fond of nosing about for grapevine news．他爱打听小道消息。
The detective was nosing around in the crowd，looking for pickpockets．侦探在人群中搜寻扒手。
nose into
Why do you always try to nose into others' affairs？你为什么总想干涉别人的事情？
She's always nosing into other people's business．她老是爱打听别人的私事。
nose out
If there's anything wrong with the machine，he can nose it out promptly．如果机器出了什么毛病，他立即就能觉察出来。
The principal nosed out the truth about the stolen examination paper．校长查出了试卷失窃的真相。
2．defeat by a nose length 险胜；击败
Collins was nosed out by his opponent in the primary．柯林斯在初选中就被他的对手击败了。
under sb．'s nose the nose of
The thier walked out of the museum with the painting，right under the nose of the guards．那位小偷带着名画，就在守卫人员的众目睽睽之下走出了博物馆。
under sb's nose/under the nose of
The thier walked out of the museum with the painting，right under the nose of the guards．那位小偷带着名画，就在守卫人员的众目睽睽之下走出了博物馆。
under sb．'s under the nose of
The thier walked out of the museum with the painting，right under the nose of the guards．那位小偷带着名画，就在守卫人员的众目睽睽之下走出了博物馆。
turn one's nose up at
Idiom(s): turn one's nose up at sb or sthTheme: REJECTION
to sneer at someone or something; to reject someone or something.
• John turned his nose up at Ann, and that hurt her feelings.
• I never turn up my nose at dessert, no matter what it is.
thumb one's nose at
Idiom(s): thumb one's nose at sb or sthTheme: INSULT
to (figuratively or literally) make a rude gesture of disgust with one's thumb and nose at someone or something.
• The tramp thumbed his nose at the lady and walked away.
• You can't just thumb your nose at people who give you trouble. You've got to learn to get along.
rub one's nose in it
Idiom(s): rub one's nose in itTheme: RIDICULE
to remind one of something one has done wrong; to remind one of something bad or unfortunate that has happened. (From a method of housebreaking pets.)
• When Bob failed his exam, his brother rubbed his nose in it.
• Mary knows she shouldn't have broken off her engagement. Don't rub her nose in it.
right under one's very nose
Idiom(s): (right) under one's (very) noseTheme: AWARENESS - LACKING
In someone's presence. (Note the variations in the examples.)
• The thief stole Jim's wallet right under his nose.
• The jewels were stolen from under the very noses of the security guards.
put one's nose to the grindstone
Idiom(s): put one's nose to the grindstoneTheme: EFFORT
to keep busy doing one's work. (Also with have and get, as in the examples.)
• The boss told me to put my nose to the grindstone.
• I've had my nose to the grindstone ever since I started working here.
• If the other people in this office would get their noses to the grindstone, more work would get done.
put one's nose out of joint
Idiom(s): put one's nose out of jointTheme: INSULT
to offend someone; to cause someone to feel slighted or insulted. (Informal.)
• I'm afraid I put his nose out of joint by not inviting him to the picnic.
• There is no reason to put your nose out of joint. I meant no harm.
poke one's nose into
Idiom(s): poke one's nose in(to something) AND stick one's nose in(to something)Theme: MEDDLE
to interfere with something; to be nosy about something.
• I wish you'd stop poking your nose into my business.
• She was too upset for me to stick my nose in and ask what was wrong.
plain as the nose on one's face
Idiom(s): (as) plain as the nose on one's faceTheme: OBVIOUSNESS
obvious; clearly evident. (Informal.)
• What do you mean you don't understand? It's as plain as the nose on your face.
• Your guilt is plain as the nose on your face.
one's nose is in the air
Idiom(s): one's nose is in the airTheme: ARROGANCE
one is acting conceited or aloof. (Note the variation with always. )
• Mary's nose is always in the air.
• Her mother's nose was in the air, too.
not see farther than the end of one's nose
Idiom(s): not see farther than the end of one's nose AND not see past the end of one's noseTheme: PERCEPTION - SELFISH
not to care about what is not actually present or obvious; not to care about the future or about what is happening elsewhere or to other people.
• Mary can't see past the end of her nose. She doesn't care about what will happen in the future as long as she's comfortable now.
• Jack's been accused of not seeing farther than the end of his nose. He refuses to expand the company and look for new markets.
nose sb out
Idiom(s): nose sb outTheme: EXCLUSION
to push someone away; to exclude someone.
• Where I work someone is always trying to nose me out. I'd hate to lose my job.
• John nosed out Bill from the team.
lead sb by the nose
Idiom(s): lead sb by the noseTheme: CONTROL
to force someone to go somewhere (with you); to lead someone by coercion. (Informal.)
• John had to lead Tom by the nose to get him to the opera.
• I’ll go, but you’ll have to lead me by the nose.
keep one's nose to the grindstone
Idiom(s): keep one's nose to the grindstoneTheme: BUSY
to keep busy continuously over a period of time.
• The manager told me to keep my nose to the grindstone or be fired.
• Keep your nose to the grindstone, and you will prosper.
keep one's nose out of one's business
Idiom(s): keep one's nose out of one's businessTheme: INTRUSION
to refrain from interfering in someone else's business.
• Let John have his privacy, and keep your nose out of my business, too!
• Keep your nose out of my business!
keep one's nose clean
Idiom(s): keep one's nose cleanTheme: INNOCENCE
to keep out of trouble, especially trouble with the law. (Slang.)
• I'm trying to keep my nose clean by staying away from those rough guys.
• John, if you don't learn how to keep your nose clean, you're going to end up in jail.
take (something) on the nose
1. Literally, to be addled or acquire an impact, abnormally a punch, on one's nose. He took the ample champ's baleful larboard angle on the nose, and he was agape out algid again and there. She swung the aperture accessible and he took it appropriate on the nose.2. To abide or acquire article negative, abnormally with aloofness or poise. He aloof took the criticism on the adenoids and kept alive on his art. I apperceive you're all activity down about the loss, but we aloof accept booty it on the adenoids and convenance harder tomorrow.3. To acquire or ache the abounding abrogating furnishings of a defeat, setback, or hardship. Our bang-up messes about with the company's money, but we're the ones who accept to booty it on the adenoids back things go wrong. It seems like it will be careful workers who accept to booty the account cuts on the nose.Learn more: nose, on, taketake it on the nose
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More Idioms/Phrases
keep one's wits about one keep one's weather eye open keep one's place keep one's own counsel keep one's nose to the grindstone keep one's nose out of one's business keep one's nose clean keep one's mouth shut about keep one's head above water keep one's hands off keep one's hand in keep one's fingers crossed for keep one's feet on the ground keep one's eyes open for take (something) as it comes take (something) by the throat take (something) down a thousand take (something) for (the) gospel truth take (something) for a drive take (something) for a ride take (something) for a spin take (something) for gospel take (something) further take (something) hard take (something) in (one's) stride take (something) in good part take (something) in the wrong way take (something) in tow take (something) into (one's) head take (something) into (one's) own hands take (something) into consideration take (something) lightly take (something) like a man take (something) lying down take (something) off the table take (something) on (oneself) take (something) on board take (something) on faith take (something) on the chin take (something) on the nose take (something) on trust take (something) out against (one) take (something) out in (something) take (something) out in trade take (something) out of context take (something) out on (someone or something) take (something) personally take (something) public take (something) sitting down take (something) slow take (something) the wrong way take (something) through (one's) head take (something) through the nose take (something) to be (something) take (something) to extremes take (something) to heart take (something) to the grave take (something) to the next level take (something) to the street(s) take (something) too far take (something) under advisement take (something) under consideration take (something) up with (one) take (something) upon (oneself) take (something) with a grain of salt
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