nose in the air
Example Sentences
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I used to be one of those who’d put her nose in the air at the idea of making a soup whose main ingredient comes with a “ham flavor” packet.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2022
In the video, Opal sticks her nose in the air and begins to wag her tail as Forrest gets out of his truck.
From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2019
Preening, flexing his muscles and hoisting his nose in the air, he is an Olivier of overacting.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2017
Once again, The Times thrusts its nose in the air and looks down upon yet another section of Long Island.
From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2016
When I wave and say hi in the hallway, she walks by with her nose in the air.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
