Poke/stick your nose into something

idiomatic expression

To involve oneself in a matter without being asked or needed.

Don't poke your nose into your brother's business, it does not concern you.
Visual representation of "poke/stick your nose into something" - To involve oneself in a matter without being asked or needed

Often appears as...

  • poke your nose into someone's business
  • poke your nose into someone's affairs

Usage tips

Idiomatic

idiomatic expression

To involve oneself in a matter without being asked or needed.

Don't poke your nose into your brother's business, it does not concern you.
Visual representation of "poke/stick your nose into something" - To involve oneself in a matter without being asked or needed

Often appears as...

  • poke your nose into someone's business
  • poke your nose into someone's affairs

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "poke/stick your nose into something"
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Negative Connotation

Using this phrase often implies disapproval and can suggest the person is being nosy or prying.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She always pokes her nose into our conversations, which is quite annoying.
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Informal Use

The phrase is casual and used more in spoken language or informal writing, like friendly emails or messages.

Illustration for Informal Use
I didn't mean to poke my nose into your issues; I was just trying to help.
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Cultural Perception

Some cultures view this phrase as rude, so know your audience before using it.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
In some workplace cultures, poking your nose into others' work is frowned upon.
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Negative Connotation

Using this phrase often implies disapproval and can suggest the person is being nosy or prying.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She always pokes her nose into our conversations, which is quite annoying.
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Informal Use

The phrase is casual and used more in spoken language or informal writing, like friendly emails or messages.

Illustration for Informal Use
I didn't mean to poke my nose into your issues; I was just trying to help.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Perception

Some cultures view this phrase as rude, so know your audience before using it.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
In some workplace cultures, poking your nose into others' work is frowned upon.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

Using this phrase often implies disapproval and can suggest the person is being nosy or prying.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She always pokes her nose into our conversations, which is quite annoying.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Use

The phrase is casual and used more in spoken language or informal writing, like friendly emails or messages.

Illustration for Informal Use
I didn't mean to poke my nose into your issues; I was just trying to help.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Perception

Some cultures view this phrase as rude, so know your audience before using it.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
In some workplace cultures, poking your nose into others' work is frowned upon.
Visual representation of the word "Poke/stick your nose into something"

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