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Usually the phrase is "Won by a nose", referring to horse races. The winner in a horse race is determined by which horse gets part of the body over the finish line first (which will almost always be his nose). When a race is so close that the lead horse is only ahead by a few inches, this is called "winning by a nose" because the lead horse was about a horses-nose-length ahead of the second horse. This is also where we get "photo finish", where the still-frame photograph was necessary to know which nose actually crossed the finish line first.
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What does on the nose mean?
This idiom comes from horse racing. You'd bet on whichever horse's nose would come in first. If you make a good guess, you're "on the nose."
What if you are not getting nose bleeds but you pick your nose?
Nose bleeds are caused by a rupture of the capillaries in the nose (by irritation or in some unfortunate people excitement/exercise). If you are not bleeding that doesn't mean you are not doing damage. By picking your nose, you make yourself more likely to get colds & viruses.
How do you make your nose more symmetrical?
Plastic surgery or you can make the appearance of a slimmer nose with make-up. But a symmetrical nose is not in anyway necessarily a more attractive nose.
How do you make your nose slim?
Type your answer here... how to make my nose slimmer
Do nose piercings attract attention to your nose?
A nose piercing can make your nose stand out.
What it mean if a girl scratch her nose?
She has an itchy nose.
Can a red-nose an blue-nose pet bulls make a purple nose?
no
What does nose mean in German?
The nose is die Nase in German.
What does it mean when a guy kisses you on your nose?
That he thinks you have a cute nose.
What does nostrils mean?
The holes at the end of your nose flare if you make the holes bigger. It can be more easily seen on a horse.
What is la nez in french?
la nez mean nose
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
