To have (one's) nose in the air In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-14 05:04

Meaning of To have (one's) nose in the air (redirected from have (one's) nose in the air )

Synonyms:

one's nose is in the air , stick (one's) nose (up) in the air

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?

Other phrases about:

be puffed up with pride

To be too proud of oneself or be in an arrogant manner

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

Verb Forms

  • to have (one's) nose in the air
  • having (one's) nose in the air
  • has (one's) nose in the air
  • had (one's) nose in the air

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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