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nose about
To explore or pry into something.
nose around
To search or investigate quietly.
nose count
the act of counting people present
nose out of joint
Upset or annoyed about something.
nose test
a quick evaluation based on intuition
nose to the grindstone
Work hard and focus on tasks.
nostalgia
A sentimental longing for the past.
nostalgic
Feeling sentimental about the past.
nostra sponte
on one's own initiative or voluntarily
nostril
An opening in the nose for breathing.
nostrum
A questionable remedy or solution.
nosy
Too curious about other people's affairs.
not a bother on someone
Someone who is carefree and relaxed.
not a chance
No possibility; unlikely.
not a minute too soon
just in time or very timely.
not a patch on
not as good as something else.
not a pretty sight
Something unpleasant or unattractive to see.
not a word
No communication or response at all.
not a word of a lie
A phrase emphasizing the truthfulness of a statement.
not an option
something that cannot be chosen or selected.
not as black as one is painted
Not as bad or negative as it seems.
not as green as one is cabbage-looking
not as naive or foolish as believed
not at all
in no way; not in the least.
not be able to hit the broad side of a barn
To be very poor at aiming.