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Nose Out for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: noʊz_aʊt

What does Nose Out really mean?

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Nose Out is a phrase that we often use to describe a situation where someone or something is poking their nose out from behind or out of something. It's like when you have a cookie jar on the kitchen counter, and your little sister can't resist the smell of freshly baked cookies coming from inside. So, she tiptoes into the kitchen, stands on her tippy toes, and just barely manages to poke her nose out from behind the counter to catch a whiff of those delicious cookies. That's "nose out" in action!

The phrase "nose out" also has another meaning, which is when someone or something appears to be slightly better or ahead of someone or something else. Imagine you and your friends decided to have a race to the finish line at the park. You give it your all and try your hardest, but as you get closer to the finish line, you notice that your friend Lucy's nose is slightly ahead of yours. Even though you both are running at a similar speed, Lucy managed to "nose out" and get just a little bit ahead of you.

So, to sum it up, "nose out" means either poking your nose out from behind or out of something, like reaching for a cookie from the jar, or being slightly ahead or better than someone or something else, like in a race. It's a fun way to describe situations where someone or something is sticking out a little bit or has a slight advantage.

Revised and Fact checked by Daniel Clark on 2023-10-29 12:32:40

Nose Out In a sentece

Learn how to use Nose Out inside a sentece

  • When you have a very stuffy nose, it means your nose is completely blocked and you can't breathe through it at all. This is an example of your nose being completely out of use.
  • Imagine that you are playing a game where you have to find hidden objects by smelling them. If your sense of smell is very weak and you can't detect any smells, we can say that your nose is not doing its job properly and it's kind of 'nose out'.
  • Sometimes when you have a cold, your nose produces a lot of mucus, which makes it difficult for you to breathe. In this situation, your nose is kind of 'acting out' and not working as it should - we can say your nose is 'nose out'.
  • If you accidentally hit your nose very hard and it starts bleeding, it means your nose is injured or hurt. Blood is coming out of your nose, and you can't use it properly at that moment - your nose is 'nose out'.
  • Let's imagine you are eating something very spicy and suddenly your nose starts running because of the heat. Your nose is producing a lot of liquid and you can't control it. We can say in this case that your nose is 'nose out' because it is not working in a normal way.

Nose Out Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.