following one's nose

A form of follow one's nose — To proceed straight ahead; to continue forward.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of follow one's nose
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following one's nose. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/following%20one's%20nose

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Chicago

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