nose for
idiom
: an ability to find (something)
He is a good reporter with a nose for news.
a baseball scout with a nose for talent
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Swipe it along the cheekbones, forehead, and even nose for a slightly contoured, satin-finish glow without harsh lines.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2025
Breathe through your nose for 2–3 minutes, then repeat the breath hold.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
There has also been criticism, especially regarding Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, over the lack of transport options for fans that are not driving to the game, with many reportedly forced to walk long distances and pay through the nose for an Uber.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
That’s where this offering from The Vault began: Julie Landreau, the nose for family-run cognac maison Camus, eventually handpicked just four vintages from more than 300 options to form the basis of this exceptional one-off offering.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2025
Breathe through your nose for 2–3 minutes, then repeat the breath hold.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
There has also been criticism, especially regarding Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, over the lack of transport options for fans that are not driving to the game, with many reportedly forced to walk long distances and pay through the nose for an Uber.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
That’s where this offering from The Vault began: Julie Landreau, the nose for family-run cognac maison Camus, eventually handpicked just four vintages from more than 300 options to form the basis of this exceptional one-off offering.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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“Nose for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20for. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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