When I have a runny nose, can I say that my nose is running?

kohyoongliat · Nov 6, 2013

When I have a runny nose, can I say that my nose is running?

Thanks.

Rover_KE · Nov 6, 2013

kohyoongliat · Nov 6, 2013

Where I live, many people refer to 'runny nose' as 'running nose'.

Do native speakers also say 'running nose'?

Thanks.

Barb_D · Nov 6, 2013

Not where I live. You have a runny nose.

BobK · Nov 6, 2013

kohyoongliat said:
When I have a runny nose:tick:, can I say that my nose is running:tick:?

Thanks.

...but not 'I have a running nose'.

b

MikeNewYork · Nov 7, 2013

BobK said:
...but not 'I have a running nose'.

b

It has been said that humans are strange because our noses run and our feet smell. :lol: