COCK A SNOOK AT SOMEBODY/SOMETHING - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
cock a snook at somebody/something (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To show disrespect or scorn for someone or something.
Ví dụ:
He cocked a snook at his teacher by deliberately ignoring her instructions.
Cách sử dụng
"Cock a snook at somebody/something" means to show disrespect or disdain by making a rude gesture, which involves putting your thumb on your nose and extending your fingers in a gesture of mockery. It is an old-fashioned or informal expression that can be used in a playful or insulting way, depending on the context. For example, you might "cock a snook" at a rival team or someone who has annoyed you, or you might use the expression to describe someone who is being defiant or rebellious. The expression is more commonly used in British English than American English.
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