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Vansha Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Please help me to differ these two.

look down one's nose at

turn up one's nose at



any difference between them? or are they used in different circumstances??



thanks!!
  

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Vansha, here are two examples that might be helpful: (1) Tom graduated from a top university. When he was offered a job at a fast food restaurant, he replied: "Are you joking? I went to X University.

— Anonymous

  • Vansha, here are two examples that might be helpful: (1) Tom graduated from a top university.
  • When he was offered a job at a fast food restaurant, he replied: "Are you joking?
  • I went to X University.
  • I am very well-educated.
  • " Tom turned his nose up at the offer.
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Vansha, here are two examples that might be helpful: (1) Tom graduated from a top university. When he was offered a job at a fast food restaurant, he replied: "Are you joking? I went to X University. I am very well-educated. And you offer me a job at a restaurant?" Tom turned his nose up at the offer. (2) People in country X speak three languages. They have no respect for people in country Z
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