| Phrase/Idiom | sour grapes |
|---|---|
| Definition | To say that someone’s attitude is sour grapes means that they are trying to make others believe that something they cannot have is of no importance. |
| Example | When she failed in obtaining the job, she said she wasn’t that interested in it, but that’s just sour grapes! |
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