Nose out

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verb

To discover something that was hidden or not known by carefully looking for it.

The detective managed to nose out the truth about the missing artifacts.
Visual representation of "nose out" - To discover something that was hidden or not known by carefully looking for it.

Often appears as...

  • nose out the truth
  • nose out a secret
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Investigative Context

Often used in contexts where investigation or careful observation is required to find something.

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She nosed out the company's financial discrepancies.
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Subtle Intuition

Can imply using intuition or a hunch to discover something not obviously visible.

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The journalist nosed out the scandal.
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Persistent Effort

Suggests persistence and effort in searching for the hidden or unknown.

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After weeks of research, he finally nosed out the root cause.
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