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Jimmy Hung
2021-07-29 03:07
Poke (one's) nose in(to) (something) informal verb phrase
The verb "poke" can be substituted for the verb "stick".
To deliberately get involved in something that is not one's business or responsibility
I don't dare poke my nose into her private life. I don't want to irritate her. Just let her alone.
It's your fault to poke your nose in her business.
Stop poking your nose into my business or you'll be in trouble!
I hate those who pokes their nose into others' affairs.
To interfere somebosy's plan or bussiness
Not working properly
To disrupt someone's plan.
To interrupt something (usually a conversation or discussion).
To take someone's attention away from, or interfere with what they are doing, so that they are unable to do it well
The verb “poke” should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
