poke your nose into

poke (one's) nose in(to) (something)

To involve oneself in an intrusive or nosy manner into something that is not one's business or responsibility. I wish my neighbors would quit poking their noses in and just leave us alone! Don't poke your nose into your brother's affairs—he can manage well enough on his own.See also: nose, poke

poke your nose into

take an intrusive interest in; pry into. informalSee also: nose, poke

poke/stick your nose in/into something

(informal) interfere in the affairs or business of other people: She’s always sticking her nose into other people’s affairs. It’s really annoying. ♢ What happens in this department does not concern him. Why does he have to poke his nose into everything all the time?See also: nose, poke, something, stick