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Avere la puzza sotto il naso

To be snooty / to turn up one's nose

Literal Translation

"To have a stench under the nose"

What it means

To act arrogantly and look down on others

Example in context

"Non saluta nessuno, ha la puzza sotto il naso."

"She does not greet anyone, she is very snooty."

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