poke one's nose into

English

Verb

poke one's nose into (third-person singular simple present pokes one's nose into, present participle poking one's nose into, simple past and past participle poked one's nose into)

1. (idiomatic) Synonym of stick one's nose into.

   Antonym: keep one's nose out of

   • 1979, S. J. Perelman (attributed - conversation with a cab driver)

     "Have a nice day, Mr Perelman!" said the cabbie. "Listen!" he said, "Don't poke your nose into my affairs. I'll have the kind of day I want to."