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Julia Huong
2022-04-14 06:04
Have (one's) nose in the air verb phrase figurative
Used to describe someone that is haughty or disdainful.
Peter always has his nose in the air, so no one wants to talk with him.
She doesn't have any friends because she has her nose in the air.
Do you see that upstart officials often have their nose in the air?
To be too proud of oneself or be in an arrogant manner
The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to describe a situation when people say nothing and feel worried, embarrassed or uncomfortable
A heavy silence fell upon the room after Jane refused John's proposal.
