turn up one's nose English

Meaning turn up one's nose meaning

What does turn up one's nose mean?

turn up one's nose verb

— To make the gesture of raising one's nose, as a sign of scorn, contempt or disgust.

— (idiomatic, with "at") To regard with contempt or scorn; to treat with contempt or scorn; to ignore or disregard in a contemptuous or scornful way.

— to refuse, especially as due to pride and status