have nose in a book
have (one's) nose in a book
To be reading a book. Often used of people who always seem to be reading. He's had his nose in a book for the entire camping trip. I wish he would take a break and enjoy the scenery. Poor Mary is so shy. She just has her nose in a book wherever she goes.
See also: book, have, nose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have one's nose in a book
Fig. to be reading a book; to read books all the time. Bob has his nose in a book every time I see him. His nose is always in a book. He never gets any exercise.
See also: book, have, nose
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- have (one's) nose in a book
- have your nose in a book, magazine, etc.
- nose in a book, have one's
- curl up with a (good) book
- cuddle up with a (good) book
- cuddle up with a book
- crack a book
- make book on
- the Good Book
- Good Book