Turn your nose up at something

phrase

To show that you think something is not good enough for you.

She turned her nose up at the clothes I bought for her
Visual representation of "turn your nose up at something" - To show that you think something is not good enough for you

Often appears as...

  • turn nose up at food
  • turn nose up at offer

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

To show that you think something is not good enough for you.

She turned her nose up at the clothes I bought for her
Visual representation of "turn your nose up at something" - To show that you think something is not good enough for you

Often appears as...

  • turn nose up at food
  • turn nose up at offer

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "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.

Illustration for Subtle Disdain
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.

Illustration for Not Literal
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.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Even though it was his favorite as a child, he now turns his nose up at canned soup.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Subtle Disdain

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

Illustration for Subtle Disdain
At the party, he turned his nose up at the homemade snacks.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

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

Illustration for Not Literal
She turned her nose up at the budget hotel accommodations.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Usage

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

Illustration for Informal Usage
Even though it was his favorite as a child, he now turns his nose up at canned soup.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Subtle Disdain

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

Illustration for Subtle Disdain
At the party, he turned his nose up at the homemade snacks.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

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

Illustration for Not Literal
She turned her nose up at the budget hotel accommodations.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Usage

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

Illustration for Informal Usage
Even though it was his favorite as a child, he now turns his nose up at canned soup.
Visual representation of the word "Turn your nose up at something"

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