look down on
The phrase "look down on" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a sense of superiority or disdain towards someone or something.
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Definition
B2Social Interaction
(idiomatic, informal)To regard someone or something as inferior or unimportant.
Example
- She tends to look down on people who don't have a college degree.
- He looked down on the neighborhood as if it were beneath him.
B1Observation
(literal)To view from a higher physical position.
Example
- From the top of the hill, you can look down on the entire town.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "look down on":
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