sees past the end of one's nose

A form of see past the end of one's nose — To have insight into underlying facts or consequences; to possess common sense or a vision for the future.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of see past the end of one's nose
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APA

sees past the end of one's nose. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sees%20past%20the%20end%20of%20one's%20nose

MLA

“sees past the end of one's nose.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sees%20past%20the%20end%20of%20one's%20nose. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sees past the end of one's nose,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sees%20past%20the%20end%20of%20one's%20nose.

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