B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere il naso per aria
To have one's nose in the air
Literal Translation
"To have one's nose in the air"
What it means
To have one's nose in the air. Describes arrogance or snobbery expressed through physical bearing and attitude.
Example in context
"Da quando ha vinto quel premio va sempre con il naso per aria."
"Since winning that prize he always walks around with his nose in the air."
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