Turn your nose up meaning
What does the saying 'Turn your nose up' mean?
Idiom: Turn your nose up
Meaning:
If someone turns their nose up at something, they reject it or look odwn on it because they don't think it is good enough for them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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