turn up one's nose
Example Sentences
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To disdain the undershirt on the grounds that it’s “uncouth” is to turn up one’s nose at the blue-collar shirt sometimes worn over it.
From Slate • Jul. 9, 2014
I know that it is prettier to turn up one's nose at ready cash.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 15, January, 1859 by Various
I know it's the fashion," Mr. Fischer said, "to turn up one's nose at steamer acquaintances.
From The Pawns Count by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
