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Turn your nose up at something

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Subtle DisdainPlay
The phrase implies a subtle way of looking down on things with a hint of disdain or contempt. SlideAt the party, he turned his nose up at the homemade snacks.
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Not LiteralPlay
This idiom isn't about physically moving your nose, but a metaphor for rejecting something you feel is beneath you. SlideShe turned her nose up at the budget hotel accommodations.
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Informal UsagePlay
Used in casual conversation, it may be too informal for serious writing or formal speeches. SlideEven though it was his favorite as a child, he now turns his nose up at canned soup.