B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Torcere il naso
To turn one's nose up
Literal Translation
"To twist one's nose"
What it means
To turn one's nose up. Describes showing subtle disapproval or dissatisfaction, often nonverbally through a facial expression.
Example in context
"Ha torto il naso quando ha visto il prezzo del biglietto."
"He turned his nose up when he saw the ticket price."
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