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31on the nose — This means right on time …
32on the nose — inf a) idi precisely; exactly: 3 o clock on the nose[/ex] b) idi (of a bet) for win only …
33To lead by the nose — Nose Nose (n[=o]z), n. [AS. nosu; akin to D. neus, G. nase, OHG. nasa, Icel. n[ o]s, Sw. n[ a]sa, Dan. n[ a]se, Lith. nosis, Russ. nos , L. nasus, nares, Skr. n[=a]s[=a], n[=a]s. [root]261. Cf. {Nasal}, {Nasturtium}, {Naze}, {Nostril}, {Nozzle}.] …
34ala of the nose — The flesh which surrounds the nostrils away from the center of the nose. Also see alar groove, nasal septum, nostril, and philtrum …
35Pay through the nose — is an English expression. To pay through the nose for an item is to pay a very high price for that item.There are several competing folk derivations of this phrase, but they are regarded by philology as somewhat far fetched.One derivation holds… …
36A Kiss on the Nose — Infobox Film name = A Kiss on the Nose image size = caption = director = Laura Neri producer = Brett Henenberg Laura Neri co producer Linda Pianigiani Ramjasha Rhodes writer = Laura Neri narrator = starring = Judiann Barnes Elena Fabri music =… …
37pay through the nose — phrasal : to pay exorbitantly or dearly * * * pay through the nose To pay more than the fair price, to pay dearly • • • Main Entry: ↑pay * * * informal pay much more than a fair price * * * pay through the nose informal : to pay a very high price …
38as plain as the nose on your face — (as) plain as day/(as) plain as the nose on your face/informal phrase very obvious Thesaurus: obvioussynonym Main entry: plain * * * as plain as the nose on yo …
39Cutting off the nose to spite the face — is an expression used to describe a needlessly self destructive over reaction to a problem: Don t cut off your nose to spite your face is a warning against acting out of pique, or against pursuing revenge in a way that would damage oneself more… …
40On the Nose (film) — On the Nose Theatrical poster Directed by David Caffrey Produced by Scott Kennedy Tristan Lynch …
