Stick your nose up in the air Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To act or look as if you think you are better than other people; to behave in a proud or arrogant way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes mildly negative; usually describes someone acting snobbish, arrogant, or looking down on others. Common with 'about' (e.g., 'She sticks her nose up in the air about cheap restaurants'). Often interchangeable with 'look down on' or 'be stuck-up'.
Example Sentences
Don't stick your nose up in the air just because you got good grades.
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People don't like it when you stick your nose up in the air.
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He sticks his nose up in the air at everyone he meets.
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She always sticks her nose up in the air when we talk about our neighborhood.
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If you stick your nose up in the air, people will stop inviting you out.
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After she got that promotion, she started sticking her nose up in the air around her old friends.
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