Follow your nose

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phrase

Go straight ahead or move forward in a direction that is straight relative to one's position.

If you don't know where to go, just follow your nose.
Visual representation of "follow your nose" - Go straight ahead or move forward in a direction that is straight relative to one's position

Often appears as...

  • follow your nose straight
  • follow your nose to

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Literal Direction

Use this phrase when you are advising someone to move straight ahead.

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As you exit the station, just follow your nose to reach the park.
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No Turns Necessary

It suggests there's no need to take turns or detours to reach a destination.

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To find the post office, follow your nose until you see the blue building.
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Not Just Roads

It can be used for paths, corridors, or even virtual navigation, not only roads.

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To install the software, follow your nose through the setup prompts.
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