ALL meanings of on the nose
on the nose
O o - noun on the nose the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice. 1
- noun on the nose this part as the organ of smell. 1
- noun on the nose the sense of smell: fragrances appealing to the nose. 1
- noun on the nose anything regarded as resembling the nose of a person or animal, as a spout or nozzle. 1
- noun on the nose the prow of a ship. 1
- noun on the nose the forward end of an aircraft. 1
- noun on the nose the forward edge of the head of a golf club. 1
- noun on the nose a projecting part of anything: the nose of a pair of pliers. 1
- noun on the nose a faculty of perceiving or detecting: to have a nose for news. 1
- noun on the nose the human nose regarded as a symbol of meddling or prying: Why can't he keep his nose out of my business? 1
- noun on the nose the length of a nose: The horse won the race by a nose. 1
- noun on the nose the bouquet of an alcoholic drink, especially the distinctive aroma of a wine. 1
- verb with object on the nose to perceive by or as by the nose or the sense of smell: a cheese that could be nosed at some distance. 1
- verb with object on the nose to approach the nose to, as in smelling or examining; sniff. 1
- verb with object on the nose to move or push forward with or as with the nose: The dog nosed its pup back into the yard. The boat nosed its way toward shore. 1
- verb with object on the nose to touch or rub with the nose; nuzzle. 1
- verb without object on the nose to smell or sniff. 1
- verb without object on the nose to seek as if by smelling or scent: The dogs nosed after their quarry. 1
- verb without object on the nose to move or push forward: to nose into the wind. 1
- verb without object on the nose to meddle or pry (often followed by about, into, etc.): They are always nosing about in other people's business. 1
- idioms on the nose count noses, to count the number of people in attendance: Each time the troop left an exhibit the leader counted noses. 1
- idioms on the nose cut off one's nose to spite one's face, to create a disadvantage to oneself through one's own spiteful action. 1
- idioms on the nose follow one's nose, to go forward in a straight course. to guide oneself by instinct: I found the house by following my nose. 1
- idioms on the nose hold one's nose, to repress feelings of distaste, repulsion, or offense for something that one is obliged to do: He held his nose and voted for the bill. 1
- idioms on the nose keep one's nose clean, to behave oneself; avoid trouble or scandal: Did he keep his nose clean after he got out of prison? 1
- idioms on the nose keep one's nose to the grindstone. grindstone (def 3). 1
- idioms on the nose lead (around) by the nose, to exercise complete control over; dominate totally: He lets his brother lead him by the nose. 1
- idioms on the nose look down one's nose at, to regard with disdain or condescension: He had always looked down his nose at those who were poorer than he. 1
- idioms on the nose on the nose, Informal. precisely, correctly, or perfectly. exactly on time: We made it at ten o'clock on the nose. (of a bet) for win only. Australian Informal. decayed or putrid; stinking. Australian Informal. distasteful or unpleasant; of doubtful validity or propriety. 1
- idioms on the nose pay through the nose, to pay an excessive price: They patronize small and exclusive shops where they cheerfully pay through the nose. 1
- idioms on the nose put someone's nose out of joint, to annoy or irritate greatly. to supersede a person in another's regard, devotion, etc. to thwart someone; spoil someone's plans. 1
- idioms on the nose rub someone's nose in, to persecute or tease someone persistently about; nag someone about: I know I was wrong but you don't have to rub my nose in it. 1
- idioms on the nose turn up one's nose at, to regard with contempt; scorn: My friend turns up his nose at anyone who hasn't had a college education. 1
- idioms on the nose under someone's nose, plainly visible to; in full view of; in bold defiance of: The theft took place right under the detective's nose. Also, under someone's very nose. 1
- adjective on the nose exact, precise 1
- noun on the nose (in horse-race betting) to win only 0
- noun on the nose precisely; exactly 0
- noun on the nose bad or bad-smelling 0
- noun on the nose that (a specified horse, etc.) will finish first in a race 0