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2021-05-04 10:05
Nosey parker British Australia noun phrase informal ironic
This phrase is also known as "nosy parker".
A “nosy parker” is a person who is always over curious and inquisitive about others’ stuff or/and everything around.
Stop acting like a nosey parker, or you will be beaten someday.
You said Julia joined those blonde girls’ group chat? No way, she’s not such a nosey parker.
Yesterday she was rescued thanks to her neighbors. When she got home late, there was a stranger stalking and following her to her house. And she overheard those two friendly-neighbors were gossiping about her. With an exhausted mood after a hard day, she furiously argued and cursed on them, which made the stalker walked away. See? Obviously nosey parkers are not always "bad", right?
Used to describe someone who is good at persuading people to do or believe something
A group of bad or sinful people
Show fortitude, and determination of character
It means people cannot change their nature like personalities, habits, etc.
This noun phrase can be conjugated in plural form.
Matthew Parker, who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1559 to 1575, was believed to be the origin of this phrase. Because he made lots of unusual investigation of other clergies’ activities, and probably with his notable nose, he became famous with the nickname “nosey Parker”.
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