词汇 | thumb nose at something |
释义 | Idiom thumb nose at somethingthumb (your) nose at (someone/something) to show that you do not respect someone or something.Many people feel that the company is thumbing its nose at the environment by reopening the mine. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of thumb your nose (= to put your thumb to your nose as a rude sign) |
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