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Meaning of "lead by the nose" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LEAD BY THE NOSE

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEAD BY THE NOSE

lead a person up the garden path
lead acetate
lead arsenate
lead astray
lead balloon
lead chromate
lead colic
lead crystal
lead glass
lead line
lead monoxide
lead off
lead on
lead oxide
lead paint
lead pencil
lead pipe
lead piping
lead poisoning
lead replacement petrol

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEAD BY THE NOSE

anthracnose
brown nose
bull nose
diagnose
get up someone´s nose
lead someone by the nose
mannose
no skin off one´s nose
nose
on the nose
parson´s nose
pay through the nose
pope´s nose
prognose
pug nose
rhamnose
Roman nose
see no further than one´s nose
turn up one´s nose
under one´s nose

Synonyms and antonyms of lead by the nose in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «lead by the nose» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEAD BY THE NOSE

Find out the translation of lead by the nose to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lead by the nose from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lead by the nose» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

导致的鼻子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

conducir por la nariz
570 millions of speakers

English

lead by the nose
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नाक से नेतृत्व
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بقيادة الأنف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

привести за нос
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

levar pelo nariz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নাক দ্বারা হত্তয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mener par le nez
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diketuai oleh hidung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

führen durch die Nase
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

鼻が主導
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

코 에 의하여지도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mimpin dening irung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dẫn đầu bởi mũi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூக்கு வழிவகுக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नाक ने पुढे जाणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Burun tarafından yönlendirmek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

condurre per il naso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prowadzić za nos
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

привести за ніс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

duce de nas
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οδηγήσει από τη μύτη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lei deur die neus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

leds av näsan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ledet av nesen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lead by the nose

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEAD BY THE NOSE»

The term «lead by the nose» is regularly used and occupies the 73.352 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEAD BY THE NOSE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lead by the nose

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEAD BY THE NOSE»

Discover the use of lead by the nose in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lead by the nose and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Adages of Erasmus
II i 19 Naribus trahere / To lead one by the nose 'To lead by the nose' is found in most European languages (Tosi 419); though this is the most common form, there is also a variant in English, 'to lead one by the ear' (Tilley N 233, ODEP 449).
Desiderius Erasmus, William Watson Barker, 2001
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Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal dictionary of arts, ...
... observes, attend this method; since the cicatrix on the sorehead, and danger of ill consequences from exposure of the frontal bone, are thus avoided. London Med. and Phys. Journal, Jan. 1 8 1 9. 6ee the article Surgery. To lead by the Nose.
‎1820
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Beeton's Dictionary of natural history
In literature, the term nose Is used in a variety of different -*a«s ; as, to lead by the nose, to pass under one's note, to have a nose for errors, to thrust one* dor into the affairs of others, to put one's bow out of joint, Ac. The nose, anatomically ...
Samuel Orchart Beeton, 1871
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The Modern Anglo-Bengali Dictionary:
... face— fawn ^r* c*d »tcaa «c»i «tt«5l i To follow one's nose — To go straightforward ; to be guided by instinct ; Clt9M ttf 511 ; 1?Sf?f^j si nfiretfas ?«9ti To keep one's nose to the grindstone — See under GRIND ('STONE'. To lead by the nose ...
Charuchandra Guha, 2007
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Belle Assemblée: Or, Court and Fashionable Magazine; ...
A variety of proverbs show the importance in which this feature of the facial economy has in all times been held. To thrust one's nose into other men's affairs — to put the nose out of joint — to count noses — to lead by the nose — to pay ...
‎1825
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Beeton's Dictionary of universal information; comprising a ...
In literature, the term nose is used in a variety of different senses ; as, to lead by the nose, to pass under one's nose, to have a nose for errors, to thrust one's nose into the affairs of others, to put one's nose out of joint, &c. The nose, anatomically  ...
Samuel Orchart Beeton, 1861
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A Comprehensive Dictionary of the World
To lead by the nose, to lead blindly. To be led by the nose, to follow another obsequiously, or to be led without inquiring the reason, or without resistance. To thrust one's nose into the affairs of others, to meddle officiously in other people's ...
‎1992
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A Dictionary Of The English Language: In Which The Words are ...
To lead by the Nose. To drag by force : as, a bear by his ring. To lead blindly. Shakespeare, 5. To thrust one" 1 Nose into the affairs of others. To be a busy body. 6. To put one's Nose out of joint.] To put one out of the affections of another.
Samuel Johnson, 1756
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The New-York Mirror, and Ladies' Literary Gazette
To thrust one's nose into other men's affairs — to put the nose out of joint — to count noses — to lead by the nose — to pay through the nose — to follow one's nose — to bring a man's nose to the grindstone — to have a good nose for a poor  ...
Samuel Woodworth, George Pope Morris, 1827
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A New Critical Pronouncing Dictionary of the English ...
which is the organ of scent and the emunctory of the parts near it; the end of some thing, as of bellows; scent, sagacity: To lead by the nose, to lead as a bear is led, with blind obedience to the attracting force: To thrust one's nose into any nfair, ...
Benjamin Humphrey Smart, John Walker, 1836

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEAD BY THE NOSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lead by the nose is used in the context of the following news items.
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Time to kill
This old-school RPG (role-playing game) emphasises a sense of freedom in its gameplay. Players aren't lead by the nose to specific goals. «The Star Online, Jun 15»
2
"What, not How" - A goal centered approach to player motivation
How often have we played games lamenting how linear they are, frustrated by how bluntly we are lead by the nose down a path with little ... «Gamasutra, May 15»
3
News Blitz 5/20: Patriots, Robert Kraft to forgo appeal
And you really don't ever need to check the air pressure in your car tires. If you really want to be lead by the nose by a pack of morons, go for it. «Patriots.com, May 15»
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What Britain thinks: politics, the election, David Cameron and Ukip
WAKE UP THANET YOU ARW BEING LEAD BY THE NOSE INTO RACISM AND FASCISM..PLEASE CHECK THE FACTS ABOVE BEFORE ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
5
Hugh Town Street Trader Says He's Quitting Following Council Vote
... that is sadly lacking in your councillors , who seem to be lead by the nose into making decision after decision that make little or no sense. «ScillyToday, Dec 14»
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Spec Ops: The Line lead designer will discuss war in games at …
Spec Ops managed to combine all the elements of games I really dislike: linear lead by the nose third person military shooter that force feeds ... «games.on.net, Nov 14»
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Where should power lie? Norfolk's government leaders have their say
... the Barnett formula can be scrapped and then England has only got NI and Wales to lead by the nose. I do not trust any local politicians to get ... «Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, Oct 14»
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7 (Music for a) square dance for four or more couples (9)
1 Type of Italian restaurant (8); 2 Order of business (6); 3 Precious metal (for second place) (6); 4 Doorpost (4); 6 Lead by the nose (9); 7 (Music ... «The Guardian, Jun 14»
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Subsidy cut for onshore wind farms is a 'stunt' say Ukip while Greens …
The Government is being lead by the nose on energy policy by unscientific climate change deniers many of whom are in UKIP and the ... «Express.co.uk, Dec 13»
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Miley Cyrus Leads TIME's Person of the Year Poll With 3 Days Left
80% of you are going to think the GOVERNMENT will Protect you?...and you will be Willing Lead By the NOSE to the Slaughterhouse.... Good ... «TIME, Dec 13»

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