stick one's nose in
Pry into affairs
To stick one's nose in is to involve oneself in matters that don't concern you, to pry or meddle: She's always sticking her nose in other people's business.
The image is of someone physically intruding where they weren't invited.
Often appears as stick your nose in or stick your nose into: Don't stick your nose into things that don't concern you.
- pryLever or snoop
- nosyIntrusively curious
- intrudeEnter uninvited
- butt inInterject without welcome
- inquisitiveEager to learn more
butt into · encroach · gossip · resentment · interlope · sniff · tamper · poke around · rubberneck · boundaries · personal space · snooping · backlash · busybody · trespass · intervene · curious · get involved
stick one's nose inmind one's own business
Refrain from prying
keep to oneself · butt out · keep one's distance · leave well enough alone · stay in one's lane
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