Have (one's) nose in a book In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have (one's) nose in a book", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-07-30 07:07

Meaning of Have (one's) nose in a book

Have (one's) nose in a book informal

Said when someone reads books all the time

Whenever I come to visit Jenny's house, I notice that she always has her nose in a book.

He is a really bookworm. He always has his nose in a book.

Other phrases about:

cuddle up with a (good) book

read a book comfortably 

Grammar and Usage of Have (one's) nose in a book

Verb Forms

  • had one's nose in a book
  • has one's nose in a book

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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“Last one in is a rotten egg!” yelled Jane, jumping into the pool.

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