frown upon

Related to frown upon: scowled

frown upon

To show one's disapproval of something. I just know my mother frowns upon my decision to go to a state school. Please stop frowning upon my choice and support me!

See also: frown, upon

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

count upon (someone or something)
settle upon (something)
pitch upon
sit upon
sit upon (something)
tumble upon (something)
upon the heels of
be upon
be upon (someone or something)
look upon

References in periodicals archive

However, the girls don't feel comfortable playing these sports, as the boys don't like the idea of girls playing such sports and often frown upon it.

Letter: Boys and girls are always equal

Although rating agencies say they do not frown upon the use of tobacco proceeds for capital projects or even as part of a broad plan to restore fiscal stability, they are concerned about the one-time use of these nonrecurring revenues.

Governments may pay for one-time use of tobacco bonds. (News Briefs)

At the Cuba Tourist Board office in Toronto, Canada, Gabriel Alvarez--himself a native of Cardenas--says Cuban authorities disapprove of attempts to turn Elian into a tourist attraction and will likely frown upon cycling trips past the Gonzalez family home, Still, the international tug-of-war over the 6-year-old has boosted the town's cachet.

Tour d'Elian

Most clients frown upon hearing the antics of toddlers during important business conversations.

Setting up at home: to get the job done, you need the right space and tools

词组	frown upon
释义	frown upon Related to frown upon: scowled frown upon To show one's disapproval of something. I just know my mother frowns upon my decision to go to a state school. Please stop frowning upon my choice and support me! See also: frown, upon Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: count upon (someone or something) settle upon (something) pitch upon sit upon sit upon (something) tumble upon (something) upon the heels of be upon be upon (someone or something) look upon References in periodicals archive However, the girls don't feel comfortable playing these sports, as the boys don't like the idea of girls playing such sports and often frown upon it. Letter: Boys and girls are always equal Although rating agencies say they do not frown upon the use of tobacco proceeds for capital projects or even as part of a broad plan to restore fiscal stability, they are concerned about the one-time use of these nonrecurring revenues. Governments may pay for one-time use of tobacco bonds. (News Briefs) At the Cuba Tourist Board office in Toronto, Canada, Gabriel Alvarez--himself a native of Cardenas--says Cuban authorities disapprove of attempts to turn Elian into a tourist attraction and will likely frown upon cycling trips past the Gonzalez family home, Still, the international tug-of-war over the 6-year-old has boosted the town's cachet. Tour d'Elian Most clients frown upon hearing the antics of toddlers during important business conversations. Setting up at home: to get the job done, you need the right space and tools
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