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Look down your nose at somebody/something

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Carries a critical tone; suggests looking at someone as if they're inferior. SlideShe looked down her nose at the amateurish painting.
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Imagine someone physically tilting their head up, nose in the air, as a sign of rejection. SlideAt the staff meeting, he looked down his nose at every suggestion.
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Often used in situations where one's social status or sophistication is compared. SlideHe looks down his nose at fast food restaurants.