When I have a runny nose, can I say that my nose is running? Thanks.
K kohyoongliat Senior Member Joined Dec 16, 2006 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language English Home Country Malaysia Current Location Malaysia Nov 6, 2013 #1 When I have a runny nose, can I say that my nose is running? Thanks.
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Nov 6, 2013 #2 Yes.
K kohyoongliat Senior Member Joined Dec 16, 2006 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language English Home Country Malaysia Current Location Malaysia Nov 6, 2013 #3 Where I live, many people refer to 'runny nose' as 'running nose'. Do native speakers also say 'running nose'? Thanks. Last edited: 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 Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 12, 2007 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 6, 2013 #4 Not where I live. You have a runny nose.
BobK Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 29, 2006 Location Spencers Wood, near Reading, UK Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language English Home Country UK Current Location UK Nov 6, 2013 #5 kohyoongliat said: When I have a runny nose:tick:, can I say that my nose is running:tick:? Thanks. Click to expand... ...but not 'I have a running nose'. b
kohyoongliat said: When I have a runny nose:tick:, can I say that my nose is running:tick:? Thanks. Click to expand... ...but not 'I have a running nose'. b
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 7, 2013 #6 BobK said: ...but not 'I have a running nose'. b Click to expand... It has been said that humans are strange because our noses run and our feet smell. :lol:
BobK said: ...but not 'I have a running nose'. b Click to expand... It has been said that humans are strange because our noses run and our feet smell. :lol: