
Nose out
Investigative Context
Often used in contexts where investigation or careful observation is required to find something.
She nosed out the company's financial discrepancies.
Subtle Intuition
Can imply using intuition or a hunch to discover something not obviously visible.
The journalist nosed out the scandal.
Persistent Effort
Suggests persistence and effort in searching for the hidden or unknown.
After weeks of research, he finally nosed out the root cause.
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