turn up (one's) nose at (something)
turn up (one's) nose at (something)
To show contemptuous or haughty disdain, distaste, or disregard for something. The duke turned up his nose at having to sit beside local fishermen during the press event. The members of the board may turn up their noses at our plan, but they'll come to realize that it's the only chance we have of keeping the company afloat.
See also: nose, turn, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
turn up one's nose
Regard with disdain or scorn, as in She turned up her nose at the broccoli. This idiom was first recorded in 1779.
See also: nose, turn, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
turn up your nose at
show distaste or contempt for something. informalSee also: nose, turn, up
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- turn up one's nose
- turn up your nose at
- (someone or something) be damned
- damned
- turn up one's nose at, to
- stick nose up in the air
- down (one's) nose
- down nose
- with (one's) nose in the air
- with your nose in the air