follow one's nose

/fˈɒləʊ wˈɒnz nˈəʊz/

/fˈɑːloʊ wˈʌnz nˈoʊz/

[phrase]

to follow one's nose

[PHRASE]

to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

to pursue a course of action based on intuition or a hunch, without a specific plan or guidance

to go in a straight direction

Examples

1. The writer decided to follow her nose and write a novel based on her personal experiences, which ended up becoming a bestseller.

2. The athlete decided to follow his nose and pursue a career in a sport that was not popular in his country, which eventually led to him becoming a world champion.

3. The entrepreneur decided to follow her nose and launch a new business based on her passion for cooking, even though she had no prior experience in the food industry.

4. After a few years in the detective game, you learn to follow your nose.