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bury your nose

 

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Bury Your Nose

Definition:

Phrasal verb

1. To immerse oneself deeply and attentively in a particular activity or subject.

2. To stick one's nose into someone's private or personal matters.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

- He had always loved books, so when he retired, he buried his nose in literature and read a dozen novels in a month.

- After a tiring day at work, she buries her nose in a good puzzle to relax.

- The professor often encourages her students to bury their noses in research to gain a better understanding of the topic.

Sense 2:

- My nosy neighbor loves to bury her nose in everyone's business and gossip about it.

- Stop burying your nose in other people's affairs and focus on your own life.

- The journalist was criticized for burying his nose into the private life of the celebrity.

Sample Sentences:

1. Sally buried her nose in the cooking book to find the perfect recipe for the dinner party.

2. Jack decided to bury his nose in his work to meet the tight deadline.

3. The children buried their noses in a treasure hunt, searching for hidden clues in the garden.

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