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hold out for — (smth) refuse to give up, keep resisting The famous basketball star is holding out for a large salary increase … Idioms and examples
turn up one's nose at — refuse as not being good enough for one He turned up his nose at the offer of a job in another department of the company. Digest 20/2002 (smb/smth) to scorn, snub, or reject something Mrs. Beasley wouldn t have anything to do with her new… … Idioms and examples
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pass\ up — v To let (smth) go by; refuse. Mary passed up the dessert because she was on a diet. John was offered a good job in California, but he passed it up because he didn t want to move. Compare: turn down … Словарь американских идиом
set\ aside — v 1. To separate from the others in a group or collection. She set aside the things in the old trunk which she wanted to keep. 2. To select or choose from others for some purpose. The governor set aside a day for thanksgiving. 3. To pay no… … Словарь американских идиом
turn\ up\ one's\ nose\ at — v. phr. (smth/someone) to refuse as not being good enough for you. He thinks he should only get steak, and he turns up his nose at hamburger … Словарь американских идиом

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