follow one's nose
phrase
1
: to go in a straight or obvious course
Just follow your nose until you get there; you can't miss it.
2
: to proceed without plan or reflection : obey one's instincts
You don't need my advice—just follow your nose.
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“Follow one's nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow%20one%27s%20nose. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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