With your nose in the air

phrase

Showing arrogance or pride; acting superior.

He walked into the room with his nose in the air, not even acknowledging the other guests.
Visual representation of "with your nose in the air" - Showing arrogance or pride; acting superior

Often appears as...

  • walk with your nose in the air
  • hold your nose in the air

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

Showing arrogance or pride; acting superior.

He walked into the room with his nose in the air, not even acknowledging the other guests.
Visual representation of "with your nose in the air" - Showing arrogance or pride; acting superior

Often appears as...

  • walk with your nose in the air
  • hold your nose in the air

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "with your nose in the air"
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Cultural Perception

May suggest the person is unapproachable or disconnected from reality, often viewed negatively.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
After winning the award, he walked with his nose in the air, ignoring old friends.
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Non-literal Imagery

This phrase uses a physical action to describe an attitude, but doesn't mean someone's nose is literally in the air.

Illustration for Non-literal Imagery
She carries herself with her nose in the air, as if she's better than everyone.
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Negative Emotion

Using this phrase can express disapproval of someone's behavior or attitude.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Their nose in the air attitude at the reunion made them seem aloof.
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Cultural Perception

May suggest the person is unapproachable or disconnected from reality, often viewed negatively.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
After winning the award, he walked with his nose in the air, ignoring old friends.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-literal Imagery

This phrase uses a physical action to describe an attitude, but doesn't mean someone's nose is literally in the air.

Illustration for Non-literal Imagery
She carries herself with her nose in the air, as if she's better than everyone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Emotion

Using this phrase can express disapproval of someone's behavior or attitude.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Their nose in the air attitude at the reunion made them seem aloof.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Perception

May suggest the person is unapproachable or disconnected from reality, often viewed negatively.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
After winning the award, he walked with his nose in the air, ignoring old friends.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-literal Imagery

This phrase uses a physical action to describe an attitude, but doesn't mean someone's nose is literally in the air.

Illustration for Non-literal Imagery
She carries herself with her nose in the air, as if she's better than everyone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Emotion

Using this phrase can express disapproval of someone's behavior or attitude.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
Their nose in the air attitude at the reunion made them seem aloof.
Visual representation of the word "With your nose in the air"

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