B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Avere la puzza sotto il naso
To be snobbish / to be too big for one's boots
Literal Translation
"To have a smell under one's nose"
What it means
To behave arrogantly, especially after becoming wealthy or successful
Example in context
"Da quando è diventato dirigente ha la puzza sotto il naso."
"Since becoming a director he's too big for his boots."
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