poke your nose into

poke (one's) nose in(to) (something)

To involve or insert oneself in an intrusive or nosy manner into something that is not one's business or responsibility. I wish our neighbors would quit poking their noses in and just leave us alone! Don't poke your nose into your brother's affairs—he can manage well enough on his own.

See also: nose, poke

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poke your nose into

take an intrusive interest in; pry into. informal

See also: nose, poke

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poke/stick your nose in/into something

(informal) interfere in the affairs or business of other people: She’s always sticking her nose into other people’s affairs. It’s really annoying. ♢ What happens in this department does not concern him. Why does he have to poke his nose into everything all the time?

See also: nose, poke, something, stick

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