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