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Nose around

/noʊz əˈraʊnd/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To investigate or look around for information, often habitually and without obvious purpose, in places one may not belong.

  • The detective decided to nose around the crime scene for more clues.
  • He was caught nosing around his sister's room, looking for hidden gifts.

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