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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. He turned up his nose at my offer.
    1. was taken aback by my offer
    2. found it hard to believe my offer
    3. treated my offer with contempt
    4. could not accept my offer
Correct Option: C

turn up one’s nose : to regard something with scorn/ contempt
● They turned their noses up at the only hotel that was available. The best option is treated my offer with contempt



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