look down one's nose
phrase
: to view something with arrogance, disdain, or disapproval
writers who look down their noses at popular culture
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“Look down one's nose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20down%20one%27s%20nose. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.
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