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(idiomatic) to interfere or try to intervene in an issue that does not concern one.

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poke one's nose into

Source Word

poke one's nose into

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) to interfere or try to intervene in an issue that does not concern one.

Japanese Meaning

余計な口出しをすること、不要な干渉をすること。 / 自分に関係のない事柄に無理やり介入すること。

It's rude to poke one's nose into other people's private conversations without being invited.

招かれもしないのに、他人の私的な会話に首を突っ込むのは失礼だ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) to interfere or try to intervene in an issue that does not concern one.

"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."

pokes one's nose into

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poking one's nose into

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poked one's nose into

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poked one's nose into

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