How to Pronounce "follow your nose"
expression
FAH-loh yor NOHZ
FOL-oh yaw NOHZ
Definition
To go straight ahead or trust your instinct when you are not sure what to do; sometimes literally means to follow a smell.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊz
British English
fˈɒləʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAH-loh yor NOHZ
UK
FOL-oh yaw NOHZ
Listen in Context
If you're lost in the market, just follow your nose and you'll find the exit.
The cake smells amazing—just follow your nose to the kitchen!
Not sure how to decide? Sometimes you should just follow your nose.
When you come to the crossroads, follow your nose; the beach is straight ahead.