Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

follow-one's-nose

idiom

/ˈfɑːloʊ wʌnz noʊz/

Definition

To trust one’s instincts or intuition about something, often without thinking too much or analyzing rationally.

Examples

She decided to follow her nose and take the scenic route on her road trip.
In business, sometimes it’s best to follow one’s nose rather than overanalyze every decision.

Meaning

Following one’s nose means going with your feelings or what seems correct to you personally, rather than relying on external advice or detailed information.