stick one's nose into

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Meaning · English

To interfere or meddle in someone else's business

Literally: insert one's nose into something
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She sticks her nose into every conversation

AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)

Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “stick one's nose into” mean?

To interfere or meddle in someone else's business Literally: insert one's nose into something

Is “stick one's nose into” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.