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Idioms and Phrases

Also, look down one's nose at . Regard with contempt or condescension, consider oneself superior to. For example, When it comes to baking, Beth is a purist—she looks down on anyone who uses a mix , or Seniors have a way of looking down their noses at juniors . The first expression dates from about 1700, the second from about 1900.

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With 24 wins in 33 games and just two defeats, Slot's Liverpool have made top spot their own after looking down on the rest of the Premier League since 2 November.

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It's likely that you have not heard of Taiwan's Hong Fu Industrial Group, but look down on a busy street and you may well see its products.

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She described the two services as “left-wing echo chambers for a narrow audience of mostly white urban liberals and progressives who generally look down on and judge rural America.”

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Velador looks down on an assembly line of dishes: a stainless steel mixing bowl, a blender pitcher, a whisk, dishes, pans and more.

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The Bernabeu is the most unforgiving arena in the Champions League, its stunning refurbishment complete with five tiers of stands looking down on City's demise.

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