IdiomBody & Senses
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Englishpoke one's nose into
Meaning: To pry or interfere in matters that do not concern one.
Example: “My aunt can't resist poking her nose into everyone's love life.”
Origin: Older as "thrust one's nose into," found in the 16th century; the idea is of a curious animal sniffing where it shouldn't. "Poke" became usual by the 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Fourrer son nez dans les affaires de quelqu'un Literally: To stick one's nose into someone's business
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