putting on airs
Example Sentences
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"So I sound a bit like I have pretences, putting on airs for a while. It's abysmal for a while," she laughed.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025
We weren’t just putting on airs or trying to make a scene,” said Bhala Lough.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023
Padma compliments her in that kind, earnest way that always tells you when Padma is being empathetic and genuine, not putting on airs.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2023
She knows when someone is putting on airs.
From Slate • Nov. 2, 2020
I was like an immigrant, putting on airs, who runs into someone from the old country.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
