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Nose Show Disrespect Disdain Poor Family Bit Intelligent

Idiom to look down your nose
Definition to show disrespect or disdain for someone or something
Examples - There's no need to look down your nose at him just because he comes from a poor family. He's every bit as intelligent as you.
- It's all very well to look down your nose at the way she dresses, but she doesn't have as much money as you.

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