Thumb your nose at meaning
What does the saying 'Thumb your nose at' mean?
Idiom: Thumb your nose at
Meaning:
If you thumb your nose at something, you reject it or scorn it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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