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get a nose·ful
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get a noseful, get a whiffverb
smell strongly and intensely
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get a noseful
To "get a noseful" is an idiomatic expression that generally means to be heavily exposed or have a strong encounter with something, usually an odor, smell, or a piece of information. The specific interpretation can depend on the context. For instance, in the case of odors, it refers to smelling something intensely. In the case of information or gossip, it refers to hearing or learning a lot about a particular topic or issue.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of get a noseful in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of get a noseful in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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