keep nose out of

keep (one's) nose out of (something)

To not pry into something. Hey, keep your nose out of my private business—it has nothing to do with you anyway.

See also: keep, nose, of, out

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keep one's nose out of something

Fig. to stay out of something, such as someone else's business. (See also keep one's nose out of someone's business.) Try to keep your nose out of stuff that doesn't concern you. Keep your nose out of my personal affairs.

See also: keep, nose, of, out

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