pour scorn on someone/something

Related to word: pour

Idiom

Definition

  1. To express strong contempt for someone or something, indicating that they are foolish and worthless.

    • The critic always pours scorn on the works of emerging artists.

    • Despite the promising results of the experiment, some in the scientific community continue to pour scorn on the new technology.

    • He pours scorn on anyone who doesn't follow his traditional methods.