3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'NOSE'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'NOSE'

Nose about

1. Look for something hidden or secret
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The police are NOSING ABOUT to see if they can find anything against the gang.

Nose around

1. Look around for evidence
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The boss keeps NOSING AROUND our office when we are out at lunch.

Nose out

1. Find out, discover- usually information, secrets, etc
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He NOSED OUT their plans.
2. Narrowly beat someone
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The other candidate NOSED him OUT by a few votes.

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