Synonyms

sneeze at

British

verb

informal (intr, prep.; usually with a negative) to dismiss lightly

his offer is not to be sneezed at

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sneeze at Idioms

see not to be sneezed at.

Example Sentences

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Designing a study to measure the physical properties of mucus, however, is nothing to sneeze at.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

A second-round pick is nothing to sneeze at for a player on an expiring contract.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

The numbers say he’s winning—5 million YouTube subscribers is nothing to sneeze at.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2023

Bigger particles travel slower, but they’re still nothing to sneeze at — gravel-sized ones can travel 67 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2022

Hassan stood up, petting the fluff ball, releasing her pet dander into the air for Colin to sneeze at.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

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