The term “big nose” refers to someone who is nosy or pushy in others’ private affairs. It’s an idiom that can be confusing, like “raining cats and dogs.” Being a big nose is an exaggeration and can also be called a busybody. A person who snoops or asks too many questions is also called a […]
A runny nose can be caused by the common cold, allergies, food allergies, or bacterial infections. Symptoms include a stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, and fever. Discolored mucus may indicate a bacterial infection, but can also be present with viral infections. There are many things that can cause a runny nose. The common cold, a […]
The phrase “cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face” warns against acting hastily and causing long-term or unforeseen consequences. Its origin is uncertain, but it may have come from a story about nuns in the 9th century or from a Latin phrase used in the 12th century. The phrase describes an action that may […]
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