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Difference between Stick one’s nose out and Stick one’s nose where it doesn’t belong

stick one’s nose out—(coll.) go outside:

  • I’ll just stick my nose out to see if it’s raining.

Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase stick one’s neck out—(coll.) behave rashly; expose oneself to danger, criticism, etc. (also: put one’s neck out):

  • You don’t have to stick your neck out, David—I’ll stick mine out. And it’ll be a pleasure!

stick one’s nose where it doesn’t belong(also: poke one’s nose where it doesn’t belong ) meddle into the business of other people:

  • Occasionally he sticks his nose where it doesn’t belong, which makes him, by definition, an investigative journalist.