Dělat dlouhý nos

Meaning: To thumb your nose; to mock.

Language: Czech

Literally: To make a long nose

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: The cheeky gesture of a 'long nose' — thumb to the nose, fingers spread — pictures open derision.

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