English Word · Intermediate
dog-nose
To diagnose
Pronunciation: say dog-nose
Meaning
To examine or investigate something closely, as if sniffing it out.
Example
So I dog-nosed my case, as it were, and proved to her that it was something that couldn’t be reached by boneset tea.
So I dog-nosed my case, as it were, and proved to her that it was something that couldn’t be reached by boneset tea.
Practice tips
- Practice dog-nose out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.