Idiom | to look down your nose |
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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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