To look down on

Voorbeeld: They look down on others unfairly

Definitie

"To look down on" means to regard someone or something with a feeling of superiority or disdain, often unfairly judging others as inferior or less important. For example, when people 'look down on' others, they treat them with disrespect or condescension.

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Etymologie

The phrase "to look down on" originates from the literal action of looking from a higher position to a lower one, symbolizing superiority or dominance. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe an attitude of contempt or judgment toward others. Did you know? This expression captures the physical act of looking downward as a metaphor for social or moral judgment.

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