Turn your nose up at something

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Subtle Disdain

The phrase implies a subtle way of looking down on things with a hint of disdain or contempt.

At the party, he turned his nose up at the homemade snacks.

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Not Literal

This idiom isn't about physically moving your nose, but a metaphor for rejecting something you feel is beneath you.

She turned her nose up at the budget hotel accommodations.

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Informal Usage

Used in casual conversation, it may be too informal for serious writing or formal speeches.

Even though it was his favorite as a child, he now turns his nose up at canned soup.