Have a nose round

verb

To explore or investigate a place or area.

When I moved into my new house, I decided to have a nose round to familiarize myself with the place.

Often appears as...

have a nose round the house
have a nose round the shop

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To explore or investigate a place or area.

When I moved into my new house, I decided to have a nose round to familiarize myself with the place.

Often appears as...

have a nose round the house
have a nose round the shop

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1

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Curiosity Connotation

Reflects a casual, perhaps playful curiosity rather than a formal investigation.

I'm going to have a nose round the antique fair this weekend.

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Informal Usage

Best used in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.

Let's have a nose round the market while we're here.

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British Phrase

Commonly used in the UK, may not be understood or used by English speakers from other regions.

After lunch, I fancied having a nose round the village.

Pro Tip 1/3

Curiosity Connotation

Reflects a casual, perhaps playful curiosity rather than a formal investigation.

I'm going to have a nose round the antique fair this weekend.

Pro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Best used in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.

Let's have a nose round the market while we're here.

Pro Tip 3/3

British Phrase

Commonly used in the UK, may not be understood or used by English speakers from other regions.

After lunch, I fancied having a nose round the village.

Pro Tip 1/3

Curiosity Connotation

Reflects a casual, perhaps playful curiosity rather than a formal investigation.

I'm going to have a nose round the antique fair this weekend.

Pro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Best used in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.

Let's have a nose round the market while we're here.

Pro Tip 3/3

British Phrase

Commonly used in the UK, may not be understood or used by English speakers from other regions.

After lunch, I fancied having a nose round the village.

Visual representation of the word "Have a nose round"

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