Фразеологизмы со словом nose. Страница четыре

take a nose dive

To plummet; fall sharply.

Резко падать, резко снижаться.

The stock market took a nose dive after the news of the President's heart attack.

Фондовый рынок обвалился после известия о сердечном приступе президента.

The tourism industry took a nose dive during the pandemic, with many hotels and attractions closing their doors.

Во время пандемии туристическая индустрия почти заглохла: многие отели и достопримечательности закрылись.

When the new regulations were introduced, sales for the product took a nose dive, surprising many analysts.

После введения новых правил продажи продукта резко упали, что удивило многих аналитиков.

thumb one's nose

To hold one's open hand in front of one's face with one's thumb pointed at one's nose as a sign of scorn or dislike.

After Bob ran into the house he thumbed his nose at Tom through the window.

To look with disfavor or dislike; regard with scorn; refuse to obey. Used with at.

Betty thumbed her nose at her mother's command to stay home.

Mary thumbed her nose at convention by wearing odd clothes.

turn one's nose up at

To scorn; snub; look down at somebody or something.

I don't understand why Sue has to turn her nose up at everyone who didn't go to an Ivy League college.

turn up one's nose at

To refuse as not being good enough for you.

He thinks he should only get steak, and he turns up his nose at hamburger.

under one's nose

under the nose of

In sight of; in an easily seen or noticeable place.

The thief walked out of the museum with the painting, right under the nose of the guards.

When Jim gave up trying to find a pen, he saw three right under his nose on the desk.