have (one's) nose in a magazine

have (one's) nose in a magazine

To be reading a magazine. Often used of people who always seem to be reading. He's had his nose in a magazine 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 magazine wherever she goes.
See also: have, magazine, nose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • have (one's) nose in a book
  • have nose in a book
  • have your nose in a book, magazine, etc.
  • nose in a book, have one's
  • read up
  • read up on (someone or something)
  • flip through
  • flip through (something)
  • glance through
  • glance through (something)