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thumb one's nose
thumb one's nose
See:
thumb
part of speech:
phrase
definition 1:
to place the thumb to the nose, with the other fingers extended, as a sign of scorn or defiance.
definition 2:
to treat with scorn or defiance (usu. fol. by "at").
He thumbs his nose at danger.
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