Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-up-your-nose-at-something
idiom
/tɜrn ʌp jʊr noʊz æt ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To show disdain or contempt for something; to reject or dismiss something as unworthy or inferior.
Examples
- She turned up her nose at the idea of eating fast food for dinner.
- He tends to turn up his nose at anything that isn’t trendy.
- Many people turn up their noses at traditional music, preferring modern genres.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone looks down on something or expresses that they find it unappealing or unworthy.
Synonyms
- disdain
- scorn
- reject
- dismiss
- snub
