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Hi teacher,

What does 'to nose oneself into something' mean here?

There, Mary Ruth soon noses herself into the personal life of the owner, Mr. Anthony, and his son, Mimo, who are trying to live without Mr. Anthony's wife, Mimo's mother.

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topas wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:43 am Hi teacher,

What does 'to nose oneself into something' mean here?

There, Mary Ruth soon noses herself into the personal life of the owner, Mr. Anthony, and his son, Mimo, who are trying to live without Mr. Anthony's wife, Mimo's mother.

Thanks.
pry into

OR perhaps

ingratiate herself with, get involved with

I detect a personal motive here 🫣
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topas wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:43 am Hi teacher,

What does 'to nose oneself into something' mean here?

There, Mary Ruth soon noses herself into the personal life of the owner, Mr. Anthony, and his son, Mimo, who are trying to live without Mr. Anthony's wife, Mimo's mother.

Thanks.
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This means she's interested in ssomething she don't need to know
As far as I was concerned Can't wait to see whatever movie they're filming in London right now.
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