idioms using “nose”

Follow your nose

Follow your instincts, not the rules or guidelines

“You’re a good journalist, Shindo-san, because you follow your nose and find the real story.”

Keep your nose to the grindstone

To concentrate on work and not get distracted

“If you keep your nose to the grindstone, you’ll finish the PhD program in two more years.”

A nose for something

A talent for finding something

“Kaminaga-san, a music producer, has developed a nose for new jazz musicians and signs them up before other producers have even heard of them.”

Pay through the nose

To overpay

“Women are tired of paying through the nose for designer jeans so sales are down.”

Keep your nose out of something

Don’t interfere in something that doesn’t concern you

“It’s always a good idea to keep your nose out of your neighbor’s affairs.”