Phrasal verbs from englishclub.com
Frown Frowned Meaning Disapprove Sth Suzie's Father Idea
| Word |
frown on |
| Meaning |
Meaning: to disapprove of something |
| Example |
For example:- frown on sth Suzie's father frowned on the idea of her becoming a dancer, but her mother said she should do it if she was talented enough to succeed.
- be frowned on Long hair on boys is no longer banned in our school, though lots of teachers still frown on it.
Note: We can make this phrasal verb more formal by using "upon" instead of "on", as in "The judge had always frowned upon the use of cameras in his courtroom." |
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