[nose] See: [COUNT HEADS] or [COUNT NOSES], [CUT OFF ONE'S NOSE TO SPITE ONE'S FACE], [FOLLOW ONE'S NOSE], [GO INTO A TAIL SPIN] or [GO INTO A NOSE DIVE], [HARD-NOSED], […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

under one's nose

[under one's nose] or [under the nose of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In sight of; in an easily seen or noticeable place. * /The thief walked out of the museum with […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

nose in

[nose in] (1) or [nose into] (1) {informal} Prying or pestering interest in; unwelcome interest in; impolite curiosity. * /He always had his nose in other people's business./ Contrast: [NOSE […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

look down one's nose at

[look down one's nose at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To think of as worthless; feel scorn for. * /The banker's wife has beautiful china cups, and she looked down her nose […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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come alive

[come alive] or [come to life] {v.} 1. {informal} To become alert or attentive; wake up and look alive; become active. * […]

inasmuch as

[inasmuch as] {conj.} 1. See: [INSOFAR AS]. 2. also [for as much as] {formal} Because; for the reason that; since. * […]

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(6170) He who laughs last didn't get the joke.

get off to a flying

[get off to a flying] or [running start] {v. phr.} To have a promising or successful beginning. * /Ron got off to a flying […]

have it out

[have it out] {v. phr.} To settle a difference by a free discussion or by a fight. * /Joe called Bob a bad name, so they […]