Phrasal Verbs With 'Nose'

Nose about phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Look for something hidden or secret
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The police are NOSING ABOUT to see if they can find anything against the gang.

Nose around phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Look around for evidence
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The boss keeps NOSING AROUND our office when we are out at lunch.

Nose out phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Find out, discover- usually information, secrets, etc
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: He NOSED OUT their plans.
  2. Meaning: Narrowly beat someone
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The other candidate NOSED him OUT by a few votes.

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