turn up one's nose

Idioms and Phrases

Regard with disdain or scorn, as in She turned up her nose at the broccoli . This idiom was first recorded in 1779.

Example Sentences

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

Mistress Boris began to mutter under her breath that it was absurd and affected to turn up one's nose at these respectable eatables, which were quite as good as those they had eaten in their grandfather's house.

From Project Gutenberg

I know it's the fashion," Mr. Fischer said, "to turn up one's nose at steamer acquaintances.

From Project Gutenberg

I know that it is prettier to turn up one's nose at ready cash.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• belittle
• deride
• grin
• jeer
• scoff
• taunt