nose in a book|book|nose 成语
nose in a book|book|nose
n. phr. Busy interest in reading.

Used with a possessive.
Mother can't get Mary to help do the housework; she always has her nose in a book.nose in a book|book|nose
n. phr. Busy absorption in reading.

Used with a possessive.
Mother can't get Mary to advice do the housework; she consistently has her adenoids in a book. Dictionary