noun nose - the part projecting above the mouth on the face of a person or animal, containing the nostrils and used for breathing and smelling
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
Refers to voting for a candidate or supporting a policy that one does not fully endorse, but feels is the best option available.
Used in the context of cognitive dissonance, when a person is asked to do something that goes against their beliefs or values, they may 'hold their nose' and do it anyway.
Can be used to describe a decision to engage in a business deal or partnership that is not ideal but necessary for the success of the company.
Refers to studying or learning about a topic that one finds uninteresting or disagreeable, but is required for academic or professional advancement.
Describes the act of reluctantly accepting or tolerating something that is morally questionable or distasteful.
Used in the context of taking medication or undergoing a medical procedure that is unpleasant but necessary for one's health.
In the writing world, 'hold your nose' can be used to describe the act of writing about something distasteful or unpleasant in order to fulfill a professional obligation or assignment.
Psychologists may use the phrase 'hold your nose' when discussing the concept of confronting uncomfortable truths or emotions in therapy in order to make progress.
Politicians may use 'hold your nose' to refer to making compromises or decisions that may be unpopular but necessary for the greater good.
Journalists may use 'hold your nose' when referring to reporting on a controversial or sensitive topic that goes against personal beliefs but is necessary for the job.
Lawyers may use 'hold your nose' when referring to representing a client or arguing a case that goes against personal morals but is part of their professional duties.