see past the end of one's nose
(idiomatic) To have insight into underlying facts or consequences; to possess common sense or a vision for the future.

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A quest for honor becomes a test of friendship and respect for a Roman warrior and his slave in ancient Britain. The adventure set 20 centuries ago is re-told in a new film starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell and directed by Kevin MacDonald. Here'

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Joey slipped on some ice and hit his head. He came to in a hospital. A nurse asked how he felt. He said, Fine. Did you have red grapes, a boiled egg, and green tea for breakfast? She asked, How did you know? He said, That's what your breath smells li

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Teacher: Kevin, why are you late this time. Kevin: Please sir, I bruised two fingers knocking in a nail at home. Teacher: I don't see any bandages. Kevin: Oh, they weren't mine. I told my little sister to hold the nail. 老师:凯温,这次你怎么又迟到

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TOM, TOM, THE PIPERS SON Tom, Tom, the pipers son, Stole a pig, and away he run, The pig was eat, And Tom was beat, And Tom ran crying down the street.

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Sally had a cold. Her nose was red. She pulled a tissue out of the tissue box. She blew her nose. She threw the tissue into the trash. She looked at her fingernails. Her fingernails were too long. She needed to cut her nails. She opened her purse. Sh

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