Stick (one's) nose (up) in the air In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stick (one's) nose (up) in the air", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-04 07:04

Meaning of Stick (one's) nose (up) in the air

Synonyms:

have (one's) nose in the air , condescend to (someone)

Stick (one's) nose (up) in the air phrase

If you say someone sticks his or her nose up in the air, you think that he or she is haughty, condescending, or disdainful.

She always sticks her nose up in the air when she talks to other classmates.

I can't abide people who stick their nose up in the air.

Other phrases about:

concede to (someone or something)

To yield to someone or something. 

Grammar and Usage of Stick (one's) nose (up) in the air

Verb Forms

  • sticks one's nose up in the air
  • sticked (one's) nose (up) in the air
  • sticking (one's) nose (up) in the air

The verb "stick" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Stick (one's) nose (up) in the air

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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