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Nose around

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Privacy Invasion

Using 'nose around' can imply invading someone's privacy or space without permission.

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He got in trouble for nosing around his sister's diary.
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Curiosity Driven

It often suggests looking for information driven by curiosity, not necessarily with a bad intention.

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They nosed around the old house, fascinated by its history.
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Negative Connotation

'Nose around' can carry a negative connotation, suggesting meddling in affairs not one's own.

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Don't nose around in matters that don't concern you.
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