Phrase guide

look down one's nose

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, usually

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Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: herabschauen — To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt
  • German: herabsehen — To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt
  • German: von oben herab behandeln — To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt
  • Italian: guardare dall'alto in basso — To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt
  • Māori: tirohura — To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt
  • Russian: смотре́ть с высока́ (smotrétʹ s vysoká) — To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt
  • Spanish: mirar por encima del hombro — To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt