stick one's nose in where it's not wanted

stick (one's) nose (in) where it's not wanted

To involve oneself in an intrusive or nosy manner in something that is not one's business or responsibility. I wish my neighbors would quit sticking their noses in where they're not wanted and just leave us alone! Don't stick your nose where it isn't wanted, Jim—your brother can manage well enough on his own.

See also: nose, not, stick, want

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stick one’s nose in where it’s not wanted

verb

See put one’s nose in where it’s not wanted

See also: nose, not, stick, want

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