B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere il naso all'insù
To be snooty
Literal Translation
"To have one's nose turned up"
What it means
To be snooty. Describes an attitude of superiority or snobbery. Used to criticize someone who has become arrogant due to success.
Example in context
"Da quando ha trovato quel lavoro importante ha il naso all'insù."
"Since she found that important job she's been snooty."
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